City

East Palestine, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbiana County  ·  Ohio

👥7,329Population
💰$51,071Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$124,100Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 0%Other: 2.8%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.0%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (2.5%)
HS Graduate2,423 (53.7%)
Some College585 (13%)
Associates466 (10.3%)
Bachelors498 (11%)
Graduate Degree426 (9.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 53.7%Some College: 13%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad53.7%
Some College13.0%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,071 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$124,100 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units3,351
Vacant Units317

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About East Palestine, OH

East Palestine is a city in Ohio, located in Columbiana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,329 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, East Palestine is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,071 is below the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in East Palestine is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Palestine is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in East Palestine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44413 7,329 $51,071 $124,100 $797 2.5% 20.5% 75.0%