City

Lower Salem, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Ohio

👥945Population
💰$47,808Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$100,200Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 5.6%Other: 0.1%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic1.5%
Black5.6%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
10%
45–64
41%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
HS Graduate337 (48.7%)
Some College113 (16.3%)
Associates37 (5.3%)
Bachelors75 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree130 (18.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 5.3%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
HS Grad48.7%
Some College16.3%
Associates5.3%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,808 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$100,200 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,135/mo
Total Housing Units607
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
46%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Lower Salem, OH

Lower Salem is a city in Ohio, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 945 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Lower Salem is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,808 is below the national average. Approximately 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lower Salem is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,135 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lower Salem is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lower Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45745 945 $47,808 $100,200 $1,135 1.9% 29.6% 70.8%