Ironton
City in Lawrence County, Ohio
Ironton is a city in Lawrence County, Ohio, with 10,571 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 551 ft (168 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Russell, 1.7 miles SW.
- 10,571residents (2020 Census)
- 551 ftelevation · 168 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.6 km²
- 2,365 / sq mipopulation density
- 45638ZIP code
About Ironton
Ironton is a city in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Its population was 10,571 at the 2020 census. Located in southernmost Ohio along the Ohio River, it is 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Huntington, West Virginia, within the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area. The city's name is a contraction of "iron town", stemming from its long ties to the iron industry. It also had one of the first professional football teams, the Ironton Tanks.
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Living in Ironton
- Median household income
- $47,648
- Median home value
- $106,700
- Median rent
- $782/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Ironton had 10,571 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,571 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,365 per sq mi (913 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ironton at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,571 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.47 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5326° N, 82.6781° W |
| ZIP code | 45638 |
| Official website | ironton-ohio.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3937464 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ironton
- Russell, KY1.7 mi SW
- Bellefonte, KY2.4 mi S
- Flatwoods, KY2.7 mi W
- Hanging Rock3.3 mi NW
- Raceland, KY3.3 mi W
- Worthington, KY3.3 mi W
- Coal Grove3.6 mi SE
- Westwood, KY3.7 mi S
- Ironville, KY5.3 mi S
- Ashland, KY5.4 mi S
- Wurtland, KY5.6 mi W
- Greenup, KY8.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Ironton
What county is Ironton in?
Ironton is in Lawrence County, Ohio.
What is the population of Ironton, OH?
10,571 people lived in Ironton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ironton, OH?
The ZIP code of Ironton is 45638.
What is the elevation of Ironton?
551 feet (168 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ironton?
Russell (1.7 mi), Bellefonte (2.4 mi), Flatwoods (2.7 mi), Hanging Rock (3.3 mi), Raceland (3.3 mi).
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