County

Highland County, OH

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Ohio

👥42,931Population
💰$62,594Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$160,093Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Black1.4%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma452 (1.7%)
HS Graduate10,200 (39.4%)
Some College4,018 (15.5%)
Associates3,461 (13.4%)
Bachelors3,429 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree4,355 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College15.5%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,594 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$160,092 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$766/mo
Total Housing Units18,560
Vacant Units2,126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Highland County, OH

Highland County is located in Ohio and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 42,931 residents. With a median age of 40.05, it is a middle-aged county.

Highland County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,594 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Highland County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $160,092 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $766. Homeownership rates are high at 72.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Highland County are primarily White (94.29%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Highland County, OH is a solidly middle-class area in Ohio. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Highland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
45123 Greenfield 8,739 $60,614 $139,100 $746 4.0% 26.7%
45132 Highland 130 $31,875 $99,000 $988 3.3% 22.1%
45133 Hillsboro 23,604 $58,813 $162,900 $744 4.1% 30.7%
45135 Leesburg 5,422 $77,373 $181,100 $904 0.9% 38.0%
45142 Lynchburg 4,095 $64,216 $176,000 $744 5.6% 27.1%
45155 Mowrystown 522 $73,833 $81,800 $793 4.1% 31.8%
45172 Sinking Spring 419 $105,368 $129,000 15.8% 0.5%