Monroe Ohio Map

About Monroe, Ohio

Monroe is a locality in Greene County, Ohio, United States. Monroe is located at 39.6773°N, 83.8649°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45050.

Monroe rests in a gentle embrace of Greene County, where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise towards the rolling hills that define this corner of Ohio. It lies 3.5 miles east of Xenia, OH (from Xenia, OH: bearing 99°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-south-west of Cedarville. Fields of corn, their stalks a vibrant green in summer, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of oak and maple that wear the shifting palette of the seasons. The air here often carries the earthy scent of turned soil, a subtle perfume mingling with the clean, crisp breath of open country. As the sun begins its descent, the sky above Monroe can ignite in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, softened shadows across the undulating terrain, a quiet benediction on the day’s end. The history of Monroe is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent spirit of its founding families and the enduring rhythm of agriculture. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, and the local economy, though diversified, still carries the deep roots of farming, the steady pulse of tractors and harvest echoing through the years. Small businesses line the main thoroughfares, their windows reflecting the unhurried pace of daily life, a testament to a community that values connection and continuity. While no grand universities or famous figures claim Monroe as their sole origin, the quiet strength of its people, the steady hum of its industry, and the rich loam beneath its feet speak to a unique and enduring character, a place that has quietly flourished through the seasons of American history.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.677282, -83.864928. 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 Monroe and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (45656), telephone area code (937, 513), county seat of Greene County (Xenia), and school district assignment (Monroe Local 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 Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.