City

Bowerston, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  Ohio

👥1,400Population
💰$58,938Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$183,400Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓18.6%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.6%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.8%Other: 0.1%Race
White98.6%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.8%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
18%
25–44
9%
45–64
36%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads18.6% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate393 (43.7%)
Some College121 (13.5%)
Associates216 (24%)
Bachelors66 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree101 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 24%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College13.5%
Associates24.0%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,938 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$183,400 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$575/mo
Total Housing Units717
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Bowerston, OH

Bowerston is a city in Ohio, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,400 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Bowerston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,938 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bowerston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $575 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowerston is less-educated. 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bowerston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44695 1,400 $58,938 $183,400 $575 8.7% 18.6% 84.3%