Lakewood Ohio Map

About Lakewood, Ohio

Lakewood is a locality in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 50,007. The population density is 3499.0 people per km². Lakewood is located at 41.4820°N, 81.7982°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44107.

Lakewood unfolds as a verdant expanse, its character shaped by a gentle, rolling terrain that hints at the glacial past of the Ohio landscape. It lies 1.6 miles south-west of Hilliard, OH (from Hilliard, OH: bearing 223°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-south-west of Dublin. The land here is a mosaic of mature trees, their branches casting a dappled shade over suburban streets, interspersed with open fields that catch the broad, Midwestern sky. The air often carries the scent of freshly cut grass and the distant murmur of lawnmowers, a quiet symphony of domestic life. Creeks, often fringed with willows and sycamores, thread their way through the neighborhoods, their waters reflecting the shifting moods of the daylight, from the sharp clarity of noon to the softened hues of evening. The history of Lakewood is a narrative of agricultural roots giving way to residential growth, a transformation that mirrors much of Franklin County's development. While no grand industrial complexes define its present, the local economy thrives on a foundation of small businesses and service industries, catering to the steady needs of its established population. The sense of community is palpable, nurtured by local parks and public spaces that serve as gathering points for families and neighbors. Lakewood retains a certain timeless quality, a reflection of its decades of steady growth and the enduring appeal of its residential charm, a place where the echo of past generations can still be felt in the familiar cadence of everyday life.

About This Lakewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakewood, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.481993, -81.798191. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lakewood and Cuyahoga County.

Detailed location data for Lakewood includes the ZIP code (43026), telephone area code (614, 216), county seat of Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), and school district assignment (Lakewood City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lakewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.