City

Junction City, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Ohio

👥2,955Population
💰$72,552Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$163,000Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.6%
Asian0.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
30%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.5%)
HS Graduate778 (46.9%)
Some College292 (17.6%)
Associates157 (9.5%)
Bachelors209 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree197 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 46.9%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad46.9%
Some College17.6%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,552 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$163,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units1,175
Vacant Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
69%
About Junction City, OH

Junction City is a city in Ohio, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,955 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Junction City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,552 is near the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Junction City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Junction City is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Junction City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43748 2,955 $72,552 $163,000 $747 0.9% 24.5% 80.8%