Oakwood Ohio Map

About Oakwood, Ohio

Oakwood is a locality in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,572. The population density is 1683.7 people per km². Oakwood is located at 39.7253°N, 84.1741°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Oakwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 45873, 44146, 45419.

Oakwood rises from the verdant, undulating terrain of southwestern Ohio, defined by an architectural grace that favors brick and timber set amidst dense, mature canopies. It lies 2.5 miles north of Kettering, OH (from Kettering, OH: bearing 354°T), and is situated 2.5 miles south-southeast of Dayton. The landscape here is characterized by subtle elevation changes that pull the eye toward the horizon, where the distant, hazy silhouette of the Devils Backbone suggests a rugged world far removed from these quiet, shaded lanes. Within the immediate perimeter, the Great Miami River carves a deliberate path through the earth, its cool presence moderating the summer heat, while the calm waters of Lake Marinole provide a reflective stillness to the nearby countryside. The air here holds a particular quality at twilight, a heavy, golden clarity that settles over the lawns and limestone facades, illuminating the precise geometry of the neighborhood blocks with an almost painterly intensity.

Shafor Park serves as the verdant anchor for Oakwood, offering a communal space where the rhythm of daily life is measured by the slow turn of the seasons and the quiet movement of residents through the green. Established with an emphasis on residential stability and careful planning, Oakwood maintains an economy rooted in professional services and a commitment to civic preservation that keeps the pace of life measured and deliberate. The legacy of the area is etched into the design of its homes, which stand as enduring examples of early twentieth-century craftsmanship, reflecting a local culture that values continuity over rapid transformation. Even as the modern world shifts around it, the community retains a distinct, disciplined character, where the focus remains on the maintenance of its historical aesthetic and the quiet cultivation of a stable, deeply rooted suburban existence.

About This Oakwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakwood, Ohio. Coordinates: 39.725337, -84.174106. 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 Oakwood includes the ZIP code (45873, 44146, 45419), telephone area code (937), county seat of Montgomery County (Dayton), and school district assignment (Oakwood City 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.