City

Murray City, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Hocking County  ·  Ohio

👥326Population
💰$38,409Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$83,700Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓15.8%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊11.5%Unemployment▲ 135% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White99.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty22.7% ▲ 127% above avg
College Grads15.8% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment11.5% ▲ 135% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.8%)
HS Graduate126 (52.3%)
Some College23 (9.5%)
Associates52 (21.6%)
Bachelors26 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree12 (5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 52.3%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad52.3%
Some College9.5%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate5.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,409 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$83,700 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units198
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
69%
About Murray City, OH

Murray City is a city in Ohio, located in Hocking County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 326 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Murray City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,409 is below the national average. Approximately 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Murray City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Murray City is less-educated. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Murray City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43144 326 $38,409 $83,700 $783 11.5% 15.8% 80.5%