City

Galion, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Ohio

👥16,641Population
💰$57,234Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$127,700Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma220 (2%)
HS Graduate4,720 (41.9%)
Some College1,570 (13.9%)
Associates1,498 (13.3%)
Bachelors1,370 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,880 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College13.9%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.6%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,234 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$127,700 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units8,278
Vacant Units1,016

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Galion, OH

Galion is a city in Ohio, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,641 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Galion is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,234 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Galion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $772 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galion is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Galion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44833 16,641 $57,234 $127,700 $772 5.7% 28.9% 65.4%