City

Fort Jennings, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  Ohio

👥2,905Population
💰$90,917Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$225,900Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate783 (39.9%)
Some College163 (8.3%)
Associates236 (12%)
Bachelors376 (19.2%)
Graduate Degree395 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 19.2%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College8.3%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors19.2%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.2%Renter: 9.8%Tenure
Owner90.2%
Renter9.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,917 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$225,900 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$740/mo
Total Housing Units1,189
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Fort Jennings, OH

Fort Jennings is a city in Ohio, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,905 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Fort Jennings is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,917 is above the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Jennings is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $740 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Jennings is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.76%).

Fort Jennings, OH offers residents above-average earning potential within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Fort Jennings
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45844 2,905 $90,917 $225,900 $740 1.1% 39.3% 90.2%