City

Columbus Grove, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  Ohio

👥5,403Population
💰$78,449Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$168,200Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic7.6%
Black1.1%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,402 (41.1%)
Some College280 (8.2%)
Associates445 (13%)
Bachelors374 (11%)
Graduate Degree899 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College8.2%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,449 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,200 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$815/mo
Total Housing Units2,235
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Columbus Grove, OH

Columbus Grove is a city in Ohio, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,403 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Columbus Grove is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,449 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Columbus Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $815 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbus Grove is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.25%).

Columbus Grove, OH offers residents above-average earning potential within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Columbus Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45830 5,403 $78,449 $168,200 $815 3.1% 37.3% 88.3%