City

Galena, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Ohio

👥14,855Population
💰$160,120Median HH Income▲ 110% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$524,800Median Home Value▲ 88% above avg
🎓66.3%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 2.7%Asian: 3.8%Other: 4.8%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black2.7%
Asian3.8%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads66.3% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma74 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,784 (18.8%)
Some College697 (7.3%)
Associates651 (6.8%)
Bachelors721 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree5,587 (58.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 18.8%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 58.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad18.8%
Some College7.3%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate58.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.1%Renter: 5.9%Tenure
Owner94.1%
Renter5.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
54%

Financials

Median HH Income$160,120 ▲ 110% above avg
Median Home Value$524,800 ▲ 88% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,360/mo
Total Housing Units5,082
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
40%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
65%
About Galena, OH

Galena is a city in Ohio, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,855 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Galena is a affluent community. The median household income of $160,120 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Galena is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $524,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,360 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galena is highly educated. 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Galena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43021 14,855 $160,120 $524,800 $1,360 3.6% 66.3% 94.1%