Pickerington, Ohio
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. As land annexation, development, and immigration into the Columbus area continues, the city of Pickerington (like many area suburbs) has generally followed suit. Pickerington is home to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, located off of Interstate 70.
Pickerington, Ohio | |
|---|---|
The welcome sign located on Hill Road City Hall in Olde Pickerington Village Old Carnegie Library now home to Historical Sociaty. | |
| Nickname(s): Picktown, Violet Capital of Ohio, The Purple City | |
Location of Pickerington in Fairfield County | |
Pickerington Location within Ohio (Fairfield County) Pickerington Pickerington (the United States) Pickerington Pickerington (North America) | |
| Coordinates: 39°53′32″N 82°45′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Fairfield, Franklin |
| Founded | 1815 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council-manager |
| • Mayor | Lee A. Gray (R) |
| • City Manager | Greg Butcher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.19 sq mi (26.40 km2) |
| • Land | 10.19 sq mi (26.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 23,094 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 24,524 |
| • Density | 2,265.67/sq mi (874.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 43147 |
| Area code(s) | 614, 380, 740, and 220 |
| FIPS code | 39-62498 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1061537 |
| Website | www |
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 11.1 sq mi (29 km2), Pickerington is the second-largest city in Fairfield County behind Lancaster. Pickerington is located just east of Columbus. The city features a historic downtown shopping area, while Violet Township is home to rolling hills, log houses, forests, and fields.