Sylvania
City in Lucas County, Ohio
Sylvania is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, with 19,011 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ottawa Hills, 4.7 miles SE.
- 19,011residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.3 km²
- 2,852 / sq mipopulation density
- 43560ZIP code
About Sylvania
Sylvania is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. The population was 19,011 at the 2020 census. Sylvania is a suburb of Toledo, and encompassed by Sylvania Township. Its northern border is the southern border of the state of Michigan.
The name "Sylvania" is borrowed from the Latin sylvan or sylva, meaning "forest land", owing to the dense forests that once made up the region, part of the Great Black Swamp.
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Living in Sylvania
- Median household income
- $100,189
- Median home value
- $249,200
- Median rent
- $1,072/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Sylvania had 19,011 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,011 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,852 per sq mi (1,101 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sylvania at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Lucas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,011 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.67 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7104° N, 83.7102° W |
| ZIP code | 43560 |
| Official website | cityofsylvania.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3976022 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sylvania
- Ottawa Hills4.7 mi SE
- Lambertville, MI5.2 mi NE
- Holland6.3 mi S
- Berkey6.6 mi W
- Toledo7.4 mi SE
- Temperance, MI8.2 mi NE
- Maumee9.5 mi S
- Metamora10.1 mi W
- Blissfield, MI11.4 mi NW
- Rossford11.6 mi SE
- Perrysburg12.3 mi S
- Swanton12.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sylvania
What county is Sylvania in?
Sylvania is in Lucas County, Ohio.
What is the population of Sylvania, OH?
19,011 people lived in Sylvania at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sylvania, OH?
The ZIP code of Sylvania is 43560.
What is the elevation of Sylvania?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sylvania?
Ottawa Hills (4.7 mi), Lambertville (5.2 mi), Holland (6.3 mi), Berkey (6.6 mi), Toledo (7.4 mi).
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