Oakwood Ohio Map

About Oakwood, Ohio

Oakwood is a locality in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 499. The population density is 243.5 people per km². Oakwood is located at 41.0956°N, 84.3805°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45873.

Oakwood unfolds across the gently rolling terrain of Paulding County, a landscape characterized by the broad sweep of cultivated fields and the sheltering presence of mature trees. It lies 28.3 miles north-north-west of Lima, OH (from Lima, OH: bearing 330°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west of Continental. The land here is fertile, a deep, rich soil that supports an abundance of crops, while the horizon often stretches out in an unbroken line of green and gold under the vast Ohio sky. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and growing things, and the quality of light can transform the ordinary into something luminous as the sun dips low, casting long shadows that deepen the contours of the land. The story of Oakwood is one of agricultural roots and a quiet resilience, its economy long tied to the bounty of the surrounding farmland. This is a place where the cycles of planting and harvest have shaped not just the land but also the rhythm of life for its inhabitants. Though its origins are humble, Oakwood has seen generations of families build their lives here, their endeavors contributing to the steady, unpretentious character of the community. The local roads, often lined with sturdy oak trees that give the place its name, lead to homes and businesses that have weathered the seasons, each one a small testament to the enduring spirit of this corner of Ohio.

About This Oakwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakwood, 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 Oakwood and Paulding County.

Detailed location data for Oakwood includes the ZIP code (45873), telephone area code (937), county seat of Paulding County (Paulding), and school district assignment (Oakwood 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 Oakwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.