City

Bethesda, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Belmont County  ·  Ohio

👥2,471Population
💰$49,700Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$183,600Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.4%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.4%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.5%)
HS Graduate733 (47.5%)
Some College92 (6%)
Associates143 (9.3%)
Bachelors220 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree347 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 6%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College6.0%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,700 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$183,600 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units1,179
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Bethesda, OH

Bethesda is a city in Ohio, located in Belmont County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,471 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Bethesda is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,700 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bethesda is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethesda is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethesda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43719 2,471 $49,700 $183,600 $748 2.8% 36.8% 75.8%