City

Chillicothe, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Ross County  ·  Ohio

👥56,453Population
💰$57,430Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$160,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 7.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Black7.3%
Asian0.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma456 (1.2%)
HS Graduate16,142 (43.1%)
Some College5,464 (14.6%)
Associates4,933 (13.2%)
Bachelors3,224 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree7,200 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College14.6%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,430 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$160,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units23,358
Vacant Units1,782

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Chillicothe, OH

Chillicothe is a city in Ohio, located in Ross County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 56,453 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Chillicothe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,430 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chillicothe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chillicothe is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chillicothe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45601 56,453 $57,430 $160,800 $858 4.9% 27.9% 69.4%