City

Buchtel, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Athens County  ·  Ohio

👥410Population
💰$57,917Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$121,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 69.3% Female 30.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 1.5%Other: 19.5%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.5%
Other19.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
23%
5–17
6%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.9%)
HS Graduate98 (41.9%)
Some College29 (12.4%)
Associates33 (14.1%)
Bachelors24 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree48 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College12.4%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,917 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$121,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$613/mo
Total Housing Units177
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Buchtel, OH

Buchtel is a city in Ohio, located in Athens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 410 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Buchtel is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,917 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Buchtel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $613 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buchtel is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buchtel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45716 410 $57,917 $121,900 $613 2.2% 30.8% 79.8%