Delaware, Ohio

Delaware, Ohio
Downtown Delaware in 2007
Interactive map outlining Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Coordinates: 40°17′06″N 83°04′27″W / 40.28500°N 83.07417°W / 40.28500; -83.07417
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyDelaware
Founded1808
Government
  TypeCouncil–manager government
Area
  Total
20.23 sq mi (52.39 km2)
  Land20.10 sq mi (52.07 km2)
  Water0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2)
Elevation
915 ft (279 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
41,302
  Estimate 
(2023)
45,158
  Density2,054.42/sq mi (793.20/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
43015
Area code(s)740, 220
FIPS code39-21434
GNIS feature ID2394498
Websitewww.delawareohio.net

Delaware is a city in Delaware County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located near the center of Ohio, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Columbus as part of the Columbus metropolitan area. The population was 41,302 at the 2020 census. Delaware was founded in 1808 and was incorporated in 1816.