City

Houston, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Ohio

👥1,739Population
💰$61,581Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$172,500Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.8% Female 43.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic0.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
22%
18–24
13%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (3.1%)
HS Graduate399 (37.6%)
Some College195 (18.4%)
Associates125 (11.8%)
Bachelors200 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree108 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College18.4%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.9%Renter: 6.1%Tenure
Owner93.9%
Renter6.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,581 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$172,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units627

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
27%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Houston, OH

Houston is a city in Ohio, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,739 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Houston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,581 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Houston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Houston is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Houston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45333 1,739 $61,581 $172,500 8.0% 29.1% 93.9%