Monroe Ohio Map

About Monroe, Ohio

Monroe is a locality in Butler County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 15,401. The population density is 367.6 people per km². Monroe is located at 39.4403°N, 84.3622°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45050.

Monroe unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by the gentle persistence of Ohio's Miami Valley. It lies 3.7 miles north-east of Liberty Township, OH (from Liberty Township, OH: bearing 43°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-south-east of Middletown. Here, fertile bottomlands, once the domain of ancient forests, give way to the subtle rise and fall of hills, a topography that guides the eye across fields of corn and soybeans that shimmer under the vast, often cloud-dappled sky. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and the distant breath of deciduous trees that line the creek beds and the edges of developed areas. Monroe’s character is one of quiet productivity, a place where the land still dictates much of the rhythm, from the emerald green of summer to the stark, elegant silhouette of winter branches against a pale sky. The history of Monroe is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Butler County, a legacy evident in the enduring farmsteads that dot the surrounding countryside, their weathered barns and silos standing as quiet sentinels. Established in the 19th century, its growth was fueled by the rich soil and the proximity to burgeoning industrial centers, though Monroe itself has always maintained a more pastoral feel. The local economy, while diversifying with the advent of suburban development and light industry, still carries echoes of its agrarian roots, with a palpable connection to the seasons and the cycle of planting and harvest. A notable aspect of Monroe is its ability to blend this historical grounding with a modern forwardness, offering a sense of settled permanence alongside the evolving needs of its residents.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Monroe, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Butler County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (45656), telephone area code (937, 513), county seat of Butler County (Hamilton), 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.