City

Dunkirk, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Ohio

👥1,519Population
💰$58,508Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$115,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.8%)
HS Graduate525 (54.7%)
Some College138 (14.4%)
Associates102 (10.6%)
Bachelors52 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree135 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 54.7%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad54.7%
Some College14.4%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,508 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$115,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units696
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
67%
About Dunkirk, OH

Dunkirk is a city in Ohio, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,519 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Dunkirk is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,508 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dunkirk is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunkirk is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dunkirk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45836 1,519 $58,508 $115,700 $800 4.1% 19.5% 77.1%