City

Arcanum, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Darke County  ·  Ohio

👥7,624Population
💰$72,014Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$190,000Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.8%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,253 (46.4%)
Some College565 (11.6%)
Associates667 (13.7%)
Bachelors467 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree883 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad46.4%
Some College11.6%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,014 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,000 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$809/mo
Total Housing Units3,146
Vacant Units117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Arcanum, OH

Arcanum is a city in Ohio, located in Darke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,624 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Arcanum is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,014 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Arcanum is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $809 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arcanum is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arcanum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45304 7,624 $72,014 $190,000 $809 2.6% 27.8% 81.0%