City

Brilliant, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Ohio

👥1,065Population
💰$49,100Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$70,400Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Other: 4%Race
White96.0%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.8%)
HS Graduate323 (44.6%)
Some College57 (7.9%)
Associates87 (12%)
Bachelors173 (23.9%)
Graduate Degree72 (9.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 23.9%Graduate: 9.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College7.9%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors23.9%
Graduate9.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,100 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$70,400 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$546/mo
Total Housing Units660
Vacant Units190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
58%
About Brilliant, OH

Brilliant is a city in Ohio, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,065 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Brilliant is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,100 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brilliant is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $546 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brilliant is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brilliant
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43913 1,065 $49,100 $70,400 $546 3.8% 33.8% 63.0%