City

Mount Sterling, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Ohio

👥5,609Population
💰$87,417Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$209,400Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (1%)
HS Graduate1,487 (39.8%)
Some College693 (18.5%)
Associates436 (11.7%)
Bachelors384 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree700 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College18.5%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,417 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$209,400 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units2,378
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Mount Sterling, OH

Mount Sterling is a city in Ohio, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,609 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Mount Sterling is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,417 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Sterling is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Sterling is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.08%).

Mount Sterling, OH offers residents above-average earning potential within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Mount Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43143 5,609 $87,417 $209,400 $880 2.5% 29.0% 79.4%