City

Ironton, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Ohio

👥19,921Population
💰$49,544Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$118,500Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 1.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Black1.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma152 (1.2%)
HS Graduate5,903 (46.4%)
Some College1,537 (12.1%)
Associates1,635 (12.9%)
Bachelors1,367 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree2,126 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad46.4%
Some College12.1%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,544 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$118,500 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units9,039
Vacant Units1,241

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Ironton, OH

Ironton is a city in Ohio, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,921 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Ironton is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,544 is below the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ironton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ironton is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ironton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45638 19,921 $49,544 $118,500 $782 4.1% 27.5% 67.6%