City

Gambier, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Ohio

👥3,621Population
💰$87,717Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂21.6Median Age
🏠$281,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓57.4%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 2.3%Asian: 2.5%Other: 1.4%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic3.5%
Black2.3%
Asian2.5%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
7%
18–24
48%
25–44
8%
45–64
16%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads57.4% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (3.8%)
HS Graduate334 (24.6%)
Some College72 (5.3%)
Associates120 (8.8%)
Bachelors132 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree646 (47.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 47.6%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College5.3%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate47.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,717 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$281,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units945
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
51%
Walked
31%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Gambier, OH

Gambier is a city in Ohio, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,621 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.6 years.

Economically, Gambier is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,717 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gambier is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gambier is well-educated. 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gambier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43022 3,621 $87,717 $281,600 $860 3.4% 57.4% 78.3%