City

Chauncey, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Athens County  ·  Ohio

👥822Population
💰$36,356Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$74,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
43%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty29.2% ▲ 192% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (2.5%)
HS Graduate254 (41.9%)
Some College69 (11.4%)
Associates115 (19%)
Bachelors66 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree87 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College11.4%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.4%Renter: 39.6%Tenure
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,356 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$74,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units430
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Chauncey, OH

Chauncey is a city in Ohio, located in Athens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 822 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Chauncey is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,356 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chauncey is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chauncey is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chauncey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45719 822 $36,356 $74,000 $743 3.6% 25.3% 60.4%