City

Bidwell, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Gallia County  ·  Ohio

👥5,585Population
💰$63,418Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$121,500Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 2.3%Asian: 1%Other: 3.7%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic1.7%
Black2.3%
Asian1.0%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,385 (40.7%)
Some College582 (17.1%)
Associates316 (9.3%)
Bachelors255 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree821 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College17.1%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,418 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$121,500 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$497/mo
Total Housing Units2,389
Vacant Units422

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Bidwell, OH

Bidwell is a city in Ohio, located in Gallia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,585 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Bidwell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,418 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bidwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $497 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bidwell is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bidwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45614 5,585 $63,418 $121,500 $497 3.1% 31.7% 78.6%