City

Alger, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Ohio

👥1,938Population
💰$41,230Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂29.8Median Age
🏠$118,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓20.0%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
22%
18–24
12%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty25.6% ▲ 156% above avg
College Grads20.0% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (5.2%)
HS Graduate552 (54.4%)
Some College126 (12.4%)
Associates80 (7.9%)
Bachelors90 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree113 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 54.4%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad54.4%
Some College12.4%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,230 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$118,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$646/mo
Total Housing Units817
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Alger, OH

Alger is a city in Ohio, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,938 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.8 years.

Economically, Alger is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,230 is below the national average. Approximately 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alger is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $646 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alger is less-educated. 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.55%).

Alger, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Alger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45812 1,938 $41,230 $118,800 $646 1.1% 20.0% 69.8%