City

Blue Creek, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Ohio

👥1,588Population
💰$51,818Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$181,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Black: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White96.5%
Black0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
13%
25–44
12%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty34.7% ▲ 247% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.8%)
HS Graduate364 (45.7%)
Some College72 (9%)
Associates61 (7.7%)
Bachelors34 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree251 (31.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 9%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 31.5%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College9.0%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate31.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,818 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$181,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units816
Vacant Units242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
26%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Blue Creek, OH

Blue Creek is a city in Ohio, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,588 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Blue Creek is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,818 is below the national average. Approximately 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Blue Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $667 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blue Creek is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blue Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45616 1,588 $51,818 $181,900 $667 1.5% 35.8% 77.7%