Westerville

City in Franklin County, Ohio

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Westerville is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, with 39,190 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 876 ft (267 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Huber Ridge, 2.2 miles S.

About Westerville

Westerville is a city in Franklin and Delaware counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. A northeastern suburb of Columbus, its population was 39,190 at the 2020 census. The city is home to Otterbein University. It was once known as the "Dry Capital of the World" for its strict laws prohibiting sales of alcohol and for being the home of the Anti-Saloon League, one of the driving forces behind the Prohibition era at the beginning of the 20th century.

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Living in Westerville

Median household income
$109,404
Median home value
$374,500
Median rent
$1,364/mo
Median age
40.7
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Westerville, OH population

Westerville had 39,190 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census39,190
Density3,110 per sq mi (1,201 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Westerville at a glance

StateOhio (OH)
CountyFranklin County
TypeCity
Population39,190 (2020)
Land area12.60 sq mi (32.6 km²)
Water area0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²)
Elevation876 ft (267 m)
Coordinates40.1235° N, 82.9136° W
ZIP codes43081, 43082
Official websitewesterville.org
Census code (GEOID)3983342

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Westerville

What county is Westerville in?

Westerville is in Franklin County, Ohio.

What is the population of Westerville, OH?

39,190 people lived in Westerville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Westerville, OH?

The main ZIP code is 43081. Other ZIP codes: 43082.

What is the elevation of Westerville?

876 feet (267 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Westerville?

Huber Ridge (2.2 mi), Minerva Park (3.6 mi), Worthington (5.9 mi), Gahanna (6.3 mi), Riverlea (6.6 mi).

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