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Neapolis, Ohio
Location in Lucas County and the state of Ohio.
Location in Lucas County and the state of Ohio.
Country United States
State Ohio
County Lucas
Township Providence
Area
 • Total 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2)
 • Land 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
673 ft (205 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 497
 • Density 700.00/sq mi (270.39/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
43547
FIPS code 39-53718
GNIS feature ID 2628936

Neapolis is a small community located in Lucas County, Ohio, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 497 people lived there. Neapolis also has its own post office with the ZIP code 43547.

History of Neapolis

When Was Neapolis Founded?

Neapolis was officially planned and set up in 1872. The people who founded it chose to name the community after an ancient city called Neapolis in Greece. This name means "new city" in Greek.

Post Office in Neapolis

A post office opened in Neapolis in 1873, just one year after the community was established. This helped connect the residents with mail services.

Population and People

How Many People Live in Neapolis?

According to the 2020 census, the population of Neapolis was 497 people. This number helps us understand how many residents call Neapolis home.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 497
U.S. Decennial Census
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