City

Cardington, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Morrow County  ·  Ohio

👥6,996Population
💰$69,621Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$168,200Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 1.5%Other: 3.8%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.5%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
35%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,392 (48.8%)
Some College863 (17.6%)
Associates537 (11%)
Bachelors396 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree643 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College17.6%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,621 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$168,200 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$968/mo
Total Housing Units2,950
Vacant Units246

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
58%
About Cardington, OH

Cardington is a city in Ohio, located in Morrow County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,996 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Cardington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,621 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cardington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cardington is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cardington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43315 6,996 $69,621 $168,200 $968 4.8% 21.2% 78.2%