City

Bluffton, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Allen County  ·  Ohio

👥5,820Population
💰$82,784Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$195,100Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓45.7%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1.6%Asian: 2.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.6%
Asian2.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads45.7% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,231 (33%)
Some College276 (7.4%)
Associates498 (13.4%)
Bachelors394 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,310 (35.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 35.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College7.4%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate35.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,784 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$195,100 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units2,479
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Bluffton, OH

Bluffton is a city in Ohio, located in Allen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,820 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Bluffton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,784 is near the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bluffton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bluffton is well-educated. 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.68%).

Bluffton, OH offers residents above-average earning potential within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Bluffton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45817 5,820 $82,784 $195,100 $842 4.7% 45.7% 82.3%