City

Marion, OH

2 ZIP codes  ·  Marion County  ·  Ohio

👥54,581Population
💰$53,833Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$139,700Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 5.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.6%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Black5.8%
Asian0.7%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma573 (1.6%)
HS Graduate14,499 (41.4%)
Some College6,422 (18.3%)
Associates5,274 (15.1%)
Bachelors3,280 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree4,973 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College18.3%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.4%Renter: 35.6%Tenure
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,833 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$139,700 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$853/mo
Total Housing Units22,483
Vacant Units2,310

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Marion, OH

Marion is a city in Ohio, located in Marion County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 54,581 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Marion is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,833 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $853 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marion is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.88%).

Marion, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43302 54,581 $53,833 $139,700 $853 6.7% 23.6% 64.4%

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