City

Lore City, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Guernsey County  ·  Ohio

👥1,561Population
💰$61,492Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$184,400Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic1.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.6%)
HS Graduate406 (41.7%)
Some College155 (15.9%)
Associates109 (11.2%)
Bachelors88 (9%)
Graduate Degree210 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College15.9%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,492 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$184,400 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,058/mo
Total Housing Units769
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Lore City, OH

Lore City is a city in Ohio, located in Guernsey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,561 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Lore City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,492 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lore City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,058 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lore City is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lore City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43755 1,561 $61,492 $184,400 $1,058 4.3% 30.6% 84.5%