Welcome to Findlay ...
The city of Findlay is located in Hancock County<1> and is the County Seat for Hancock County.
The pronunciation of Findlay: FIHND-lee<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Findlay, you might consider that their post office opened in 1870.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Findlay has a population of 41,185 people<3> (see below for details).
Findlay is 770 feet [235 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Findlay lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The ZIP code for Findlay: 45840<5>
Websites for Findlay ...
Official Website: www.ci.findlay.oh.us/
Chamber of Commerce: www.findlayhancockchamber.com/
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Findlay had an population of 41,185 people (or an increase of 5.69% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Findlay had a population of 41,202 people (or 55.1% of the total population of Hancock County). This makes Findlay the county's most populous community.
The population of Findlay represents 0.36% of the total population of Ohio (which has 11,536,504 people), making it the state's 27th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 41,202 people, the population of Findlay increased 5.74% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 38,967 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Findlay.
Communities Also Named Findlay ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Findlay - they are located in Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Manitoba and Tennessee.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Findlay.
Communities near Findlay ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Findlay.
- Fostoria
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fostoria
- Fostoria is located in Seneca County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,194 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fostoria <6>
- Bluffton
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluffton
- Bluffton is located in Allen County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,030 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bluffton <6>
- North Baltimore
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Baltimore
- North Baltimore is located in Wood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,556 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Baltimore <6>
- Carey
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carey
- Carey is located in Wyandot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,540 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carey <6>
- Leipsic
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leipsic
- Leipsic is located in Putnam County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,016 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leipsic <6>
- Deshler
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deshler
- Deshler is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,716 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deshler <6>
- McComb
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McComb have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McComb
- McComb is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,632 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McComb <6>
- Forest
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest
- Forest is located in Hardin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,444 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest <6>
- Arlington
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
- Arlington is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,431 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arlington <6>
- Pandora
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Findlay. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Findlay.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Findlay. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Findlay.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Findlay. Our list includes 37 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Findlay.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Findlay ...
Looking for more information about Findlay? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Findlay, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Findlay.
Adding Findlay to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Findlay in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Findlay was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Findlay post office opened in 1870.
We also found Findlay in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Findlay.
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Findlay: www.ci.findlay.oh.us/
The official website for Hancock County: www.co.hancock.oh.us/
The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Ohio's counties, including Hancock, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Findlay. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Findlay. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Findlay - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Findlay). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Findlay or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |