City

Empire, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Ohio

👥270Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$56,100Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
16%
18–24
14%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.6%)
HS Graduate106 (58.6%)
Some College7 (3.9%)
Associates7 (3.9%)
Bachelors54 (29.8%)
Graduate Degree6 (3.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 58.6%Some College: 3.9%Associates: 3.9%Bachelors: 29.8%Graduate: 3.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad58.6%
Some College3.9%
Associates3.9%
Bachelors29.8%
Graduate3.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61%Renter: 39%Tenure
Owner61.0%
Renter39.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
25%
$200k–$300k
1%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$56,100 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units137
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
58%
About Empire, OH

Empire is a city in Ohio, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 270 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Empire is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Empire is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Empire is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Empire
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43926 270 $55,625 $56,100 $753 5.9% 33.2% 61.0%