City

Mount Vernon, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Ohio

👥30,360Population
💰$65,044Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$199,000Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma215 (1.1%)
HS Graduate7,877 (39.4%)
Some College2,718 (13.6%)
Associates2,115 (10.6%)
Bachelors1,962 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree5,089 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College13.6%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,044 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$199,000 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units13,416
Vacant Units1,207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Mount Vernon, OH

Mount Vernon is a city in Ohio, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,360 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Mount Vernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,044 is near the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Vernon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Vernon is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43050 30,360 $65,044 $199,000 $933 2.4% 35.3% 66.6%