Napoleon, OH: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Napoleon, OH is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Henry County in the state of Ohio. Our data estimates 8,207 residents, places it at 41.398°N, 84.124°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Napoleon, OH?

What is the population of Napoleon, OH?

Napoleon has an estimated population of 8,207. That makes it the 214th largest of the 1,202 places we list in Ohio, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Ohio has about 1,244 residents, so Napoleon is roughly 6.6 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Ohio with a similar population include Kenton (8,276), Cheviot (8,209), Oberlin (8,199), Middleport (8,145), Eaton (8,145). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Napoleon differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Napoleon?

Napoleon has about 1,318 people per square mile (509 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Ohio, it is denser than about 55% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Napoleon use?

Napoleon uses 2 ZIP codes: 43545, 43550. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 4 are assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Napoleon in?

Napoleon is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 135 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Napoleon located in Ohio?

Napoleon lies in the northwestern part of Ohio, at 41.398° north latitude and 84.124° west longitude. The state capital, Columbus, is about 114 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Adrian, MI, roughly 35 miles to the north, which shows how near Napoleon is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Toledo, OH, 34 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Napoleon, OH?

The closest listed place to Napoleon is Wauseon, OH, 10.8 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Napoleon in?

Napoleon is in Henry County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 39069. The county contains 10 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 9 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Deshler (1,721), Liberty Center (1,121), Holgate (1,059), McClure (680), Hamler (555). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Napoleon from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Napoleon is closest to Chicago, IL at about 186 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,925 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Napoleon?

Yes. Our data lists 4 other places named Napoleon: Napoleon, MI (975), Napoleon, ND (752), Napoleon, IN (227), Napoleon, MO (213). When you search for Napoleon, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Napoleon in Henry County, Ohio.

Planning a move to Napoleon?

If you are weighing Napoleon, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.