York Township, Ohio — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of York Township, Medina County.
| City | York Township |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Medina |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.167867 |
| Longitude | -81.920742 |
| Population | 6,800 |
| Density | 120.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 44256 |
| Area Code | 440 |
| County Seat | Medina |
York Township is a locality in Medina County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². York Township is located at 41.1679°N, 81.9207°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44256.
York Township unfolds across the rolling terrain of Medina County, a landscape characterized by a gentle, verdant undulation that catches the late afternoon sun in a soft, golden haze. It lies 3.6 miles north-west of Medina, OH (from Medina, OH: bearing 305°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-west of Brunswick. Here, the land breathes with the quiet persistence of agriculture, fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards horizons fringed by mature oak and maple forests. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that clings to the winding country roads. Creeks, like Plum Creek, meander through the township, their banks often soft and overgrown, reflecting the clear, often bright, Ohio sky in their unhurried flow. The houses, scattered with a thoughtful spacing, seem to settle into the contours of the land, their porches and lawns an invitation to a slower, more grounded way of life. The history of York Township is a story etched in the persistent work of generations who have coaxed sustenance from this rich soil. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile farmland, the township’s economy has long been rooted in agriculture, a tradition that continues to define its character. While the broader economic landscape has shifted, with many residents commuting to nearby urban centers, pockets of active farms remain, their barns and silos standing as silent sentinels to a enduring way of life. The small hamlets within York Township, though modest, possess a quiet resilience, their general stores and community halls serving as informal gathering places where the pulse of local life can be felt. Occasionally, a glimpse of the past emerges, perhaps in the weathered façade of an old farmhouse or the remnants of a long-gone railway line, hinting at the layers of human endeavor that have shaped this particular corner of Ohio.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of York Township, 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 York Township and Medina County.
Detailed location data for York Township includes the ZIP code (44256), telephone area code (440), county seat of Medina County (Medina), and school district assignment. 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 York Township is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |