Pickerington
City in Fairfield County, Ohio
Pickerington is a city in Fairfield County, Ohio, with 23,094 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 837 ft (255 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brice, 4.1 miles NW.
- 23,094residents (2020 Census)
- 837 ftelevation · 255 m
- 10.4 sq miland area · 27.0 km²
- 2,213 / sq mipopulation density
- 43147ZIP code
About Pickerington
Pickerington is a city in Fairfield and Franklin counties in the central region of the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a suburb of Columbus. The population was 23,094 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1815 as Jacksonville, named after Andrew Jackson. The name was changed in 1827 in honor of its founder, Abraham Pickering. The city of Pickerington has experienced growth, mirroring the expansion of Columbus and the surrounding suburbs, driven by land annexation, development, and immigration to the area. Pickerington is home to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, located off Interstate 70.
The Ohio Secretary of State certified Pickerington as a city in 1991 and it was designated as the "Violet Capital of Ohio" in 1996 by the Ohio Legislature. At 10.19 sq mi (26.4 km2), Pickerington is the second-largest city in Fairfield County behind Lancaster. Pickerington is located just east of Columbus.
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Living in Pickerington
- Median household income
- $111,833
- Median home value
- $339,600
- Median rent
- $1,605/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Pickerington had 23,094 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,094 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,213 per sq mi (854 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pickerington at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,094 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.44 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8875° N, 82.7641° W |
| ZIP code | 43147 |
| Official website | ci.pickerington.oh.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3962498 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pickerington
- Brice4.1 mi NW
- Canal Winchester4.2 mi SW
- Reynoldsburg5.2 mi N
- Blacklick Estates5.5 mi W
- Lithopolis5.8 mi SW
- Etna6.0 mi NE
- Carroll6.6 mi SE
- Groveport7.1 mi W
- Whitehall8.5 mi NW
- Baltimore9.0 mi E
- Pataskala9.4 mi N
- Obetz9.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Pickerington
What county is Pickerington in?
Pickerington is in Fairfield County, Ohio.
What is the population of Pickerington, OH?
23,094 people lived in Pickerington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pickerington, OH?
The ZIP code of Pickerington is 43147.
What is the elevation of Pickerington?
837 feet (255 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pickerington?
Brice (4.1 mi), Canal Winchester (4.2 mi), Reynoldsburg (5.2 mi), Blacklick Estates (5.5 mi), Lithopolis (5.8 mi).
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