City

La Rue, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Ohio

👥1,762Population
💰$66,625Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$122,700Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓19.7%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
2%
25–44
31%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads19.7% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate467 (37.4%)
Some College318 (25.4%)
Associates216 (17.3%)
Bachelors107 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree139 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 25.4%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College25.4%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,625 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$122,700 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$542/mo
Total Housing Units887
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
79%
About La Rue, OH

La Rue is a city in Ohio, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,762 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, La Rue is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,625 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in La Rue is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $542 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Rue is less-educated. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Rue
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43332 1,762 $66,625 $122,700 $542 1.7% 19.7% 87.8%