Norton, OH: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Norton is a small incorporated city in Summit County, Ohio. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 11,966, sits at 41.029°N, 81.646°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Ohio, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Norton, OH?

What is the population of Norton, OH?

Norton has an estimated population of 11,966. That makes it the 163rd largest of the 1,202 places we list in Ohio, and the 11th largest of 27 places in Summit County. The typical place in Ohio has about 1,244 residents, so Norton is roughly 9.6 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 Amherst (12,219), Macedonia (12,000), Bucyrus (11,800), Franklin (11,612), Beachwood (11,590). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Norton differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Norton?

Norton has about 591 people per square mile (228 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Ohio, it is denser than about 21% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Norton use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Norton: 44203. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. 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 Norton in?

Norton 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 266 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 Norton located in Ohio?

Norton lies in the northeastern part of Ohio, at 41.029° north latitude and 81.646° west longitude. The state capital, Columbus, is about 101 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is Sharon, PA, roughly 61 miles to the east, which shows how near Norton is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Akron, OH, 7 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Norton, OH?

The closest listed place to Norton is Barberton, OH, 2.6 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 5 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Norton in?

Norton is in Summit County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 39153. The county contains 27 places in our data, 14 of which have their own page here and 13 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Akron (565,208), Cuyahoga Falls (49,106), Stow (34,785), Barberton (25,953), Green (25,752). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Norton from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Norton is closest to Chicago, IL at about 318 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,053 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 Norton?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Norton: Norton, VA (10,570), Norton, KS (2,722). When you search for Norton, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Norton in Summit County, Ohio.

Planning a move to Norton?

If you are weighing Norton, 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.