Monroe Ohio Map

About Monroe, Ohio

Monroe is a locality in Greene County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 15,412. The population density is 374.5 people per km². Monroe is located at 39.4466°N, 84.3710°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Monroe is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 45656, 45050.

Monroe emerges from the flat, fertile expanse of the Ohio landscape, defined by the steady, unassuming presence of the Shawnee Creek as it carves a path through the earth. It lies 3.5 miles east of Xenia, OH (from Xenia, OH: bearing 99°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-southwest of Cedarville. The air here holds a particular weight in the autumn, carrying the dry, crisp scent of harvested fields that stretch toward a horizon where the distant silhouette of Tick Ridge softens into a hazy blue line. To the east, the stillness of Bartley Pond reflects the changing sky, offering a quiet contrast to the persistent rustle of wind through the tall grasses. Only a few miles away, the natural solitude of the Young Property Acquisition provides a sanctuary for local wildlife, preserving a fragment of the wilder, wooded character that once blanketed the region before the arrival of the plow.

Monroe functions as a deliberate intersection of industry and agrarian tradition, where the hum of modern commerce sits comfortably beside the legacy of early Midwestern settlement. While the local economy has evolved from its foundational agricultural roots into a diverse hub of logistics and manufacturing, the pace of daily life remains governed by the seasonal shifts of the land. Residents often find themselves tracing the paths near the South Gorge Trail or reflecting on the geological drama of the nearby Clifton Gorge, where the earth drops away to reveal layers of ancient stone. This balance between the quiet persistence of the soil and the pulse of contemporary enterprise gives Monroe its distinct, steady identity, anchored firmly in the heart of the inland plains.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, Ohio. Coordinates: 39.446642, -84.37098. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (45656, 45050), telephone area code (937, 513), county seat of Greene County (Xenia), and school district assignment (Monroe Local School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.