City

Nelsonville, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Athens County  ·  Ohio

👥7,548Population
💰$47,978Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 2%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black2.7%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,739 (40.1%)
Some College638 (14.7%)
Associates873 (20.1%)
Bachelors501 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree565 (13%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College14.7%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.3%Renter: 42.7%Tenure
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,978 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units3,525
Vacant Units635

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Nelsonville, OH

Nelsonville is a city in Ohio, located in Athens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,548 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Nelsonville is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,978 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Nelsonville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $761 per month.

The population of Nelsonville is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nelsonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45764 7,548 $47,978 $112,500 $761 5.9% 24.6% 57.3%