Pataskala Ohio Map

About Pataskala, Ohio

Pataskala is a locality in Licking County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 18,223. The population density is 240.6 people per km². Pataskala is located at 39.9956°N, 82.6743°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43062.

Pataskala unfolds across a landscape softened by the persistent touch of agriculture, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons often brushed with the bruised purples and hazy golds of a Midwestern sunset. It lies 7.8 miles east-north-east of Reynoldsburg, OH (from Reynoldsburg, OH: bearing 69°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-east of Pickerington. The land itself, a gently rolling terrain, hints at the ancient glaciers that once shaped this part of Ohio, leaving behind fertile soil that has long been the lifeblood of the region. Creeks, like the South Fork of Black Run, meander through the land, their banks fringed with willows and cottonwoods, their waters reflecting the vast, often dramatic, skies above. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening grain, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land they cultivate. The story of Pataskala is deeply entwined with its past as a vital stop along the Ohio Canal, a waterway that once pulsed with the commerce of goods and people. This history echoes in the very character of Pataskala, a place that has weathered economic shifts from canal boats to the more modern industries that now contribute to its livelihood. While agriculture remains a significant presence, casting a long shadow over the local economy, the town has also found its footing in manufacturing and retail, offering a steady hum of activity that belies its often tranquil appearance. The old railroad depot, though no longer a bustling hub of steam and whistles, stands as a silent sentinel to a bygone era, a reminder of the journeys that have shaped Pataskala into the distinctive community it is today.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pataskala, 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 Pataskala and Licking County.

Detailed location data for Pataskala includes the ZIP code (43062), telephone area code (614), county seat of Licking County (Newark), and school district assignment (Licking Heights 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 Pataskala is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.