City

New Lexington, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Ohio

👥7,971Population
💰$54,388Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$129,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma78 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,556 (51.9%)
Some College687 (13.9%)
Associates471 (9.6%)
Bachelors444 (9%)
Graduate Degree689 (14%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 51.9%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad51.9%
Some College13.9%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.2%Renter: 35.8%Tenure
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,388 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$129,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units3,214
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About New Lexington, OH

New Lexington is a city in Ohio, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,971 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, New Lexington is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,388 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in New Lexington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $664 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Lexington is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Lexington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43764 7,971 $54,388 $129,800 $664 4.3% 23.0% 64.2%