Yellow Springs Ohio Map

About Yellow Springs, Ohio

Yellow Springs is a locality in Greene County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,711. The population density is 512.8 people per km². Yellow Springs is located at 39.8064°N, 83.8869°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45387.

Yellow Springs, Ohio, unfolds across rolling terrain, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet dignity. It lies 7.1 miles east of Fairborn, OH (from Fairborn, OH: bearing 98°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-west of Springfield. The Greene County landscape here is a study in gentle transitions, from the broad, fertile fields that fringe its edges to the deeper, shadowed embrace of the protected woodlands. The air, especially after a rain, carries a damp, earthy perfume, a scent of decaying leaves and the promise of new growth that clings to the air like mist. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of mature trees that line its streets, falls in fractured patterns, illuminating the worn brickwork of older buildings and the vibrant hues of wildflowers pushing through cracks in the pavement. The Little Miami River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, snakes through the surrounding ravines, its constant murmur a subtle soundtrack to the unfolding day. The history of Yellow Springs is deeply intertwined with its natural springs, once believed to possess medicinal properties, drawing visitors and shaping the early economy of the area. This legacy of healing and natural attraction has, over time, given way to a different kind of vibrancy, centered around Antioch College and a distinctive cultural ethos. The town has become a haven for artists, thinkers, and those who appreciate a slower, more deliberate pace of life, fostering a palpable sense of independent spirit. Local shops, many housed in buildings that whisper of generations past, offer a curated selection of goods, from artisanal crafts to books that invite contemplation. The economy, while not driven by large industries, thrives on this unique blend of academic influence and a commitment to independent enterprise, creating a pocket of individuality within the broader Midwestern landscape.

About This Yellow Springs Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Yellow Springs, 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 Yellow Springs and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Yellow Springs includes the ZIP code (45387), telephone area code (937), county seat of Greene County (Xenia), and school district assignment (Yellow Springs Exempted Village 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 Yellow Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.