Granville
Village in Licking County, Ohio
Granville is a village in Licking County, Ohio, with 5,946 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 961 ft (293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Granville South, 2.1 miles W.
- 5,946residents (2020 Census)
- 961 ftelevation · 293 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 1,221 / sq mipopulation density
- 43023ZIP code
About Granville
Granville is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,946 at the 2020 census. The village is located in a rural area of hills, known locally as the Welsh Hills, in central Ohio. It is 35 miles (56 km) east of Columbus, the state capital, and 7 miles (11 km) west of Newark, the county seat.
The village began as a settlement by European-Americans of Welsh descent. It has long served as a hub for education in the area. It also served as a hotbed for Temperance Movement and Abolitionist activity.
Granville is home to Denison University. The village has a number of historic buildings, including Greek Revival structures like the Avery Downer House, St. Luke's Episcopal Church (1837) and others. The Buxton Inn (1812), the Granville Inn (1924), Bancroft House (1834) and Bryn Du Mansion are local landmarks.
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Living in Granville
- Median household income
- $124,408
- Median home value
- $502,300
- Median rent
- $1,129/mo
- Median age
- 28
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Granville had 5,946 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,946 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,221 per sq mi (472 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Granville at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Licking County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 5,946 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.87 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0568° N, 82.5041° W |
| ZIP code | 43023 |
| Official website | granville.oh.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3931402 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Granville
- Granville South2.1 mi W
- Heath4.1 mi SE
- Newark4.3 mi E
- Alexandria6.2 mi W
- Hebron6.4 mi S
- Jacksontown8.2 mi SE
- Beechwood Trails8.3 mi W
- Buckeye Lake8.6 mi S
- Harbor Hills9.0 mi SE
- St. Louisville9.1 mi NE
- Kirkersville9.2 mi SW
- Fairfield Beach9.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Granville
What county is Granville in?
Granville is in Licking County, Ohio.
What is the population of Granville, OH?
5,946 people lived in Granville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Granville, OH?
The ZIP code of Granville is 43023.
What is the elevation of Granville?
961 feet (293 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Granville?
Granville South (2.1 mi), Heath (4.1 mi), Newark (4.3 mi), Alexandria (6.2 mi), Hebron (6.4 mi).
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