City

Glouster, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Athens County  ·  Ohio

👥4,287Population
💰$57,034Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$89,700Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (1%)
HS Graduate1,218 (44.6%)
Some College346 (12.7%)
Associates313 (11.5%)
Bachelors509 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree316 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,034 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$89,700 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units2,221
Vacant Units533

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Glouster, OH

Glouster is a city in Ohio, located in Athens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,287 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Glouster is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,034 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Glouster is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glouster is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Glouster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45732 4,287 $57,034 $89,700 $692 2.4% 30.2% 76.7%