City

Malta, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Morgan County  ·  Ohio

👥2,900Population
💰$56,477Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$130,600Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 3.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic0.3%
Black3.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate711 (42.2%)
Some College187 (11.1%)
Associates324 (19.3%)
Bachelors200 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree261 (15.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
HS Grad42.2%
Some College11.1%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,477 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$130,600 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units1,394
Vacant Units267

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Malta, OH

Malta is a city in Ohio, located in Morgan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,900 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Malta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,477 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Malta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $759 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Malta is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Malta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43758 2,900 $56,477 $130,600 $759 1.8% 27.4% 83.6%