City

Ohio City, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Wert County  ·  Ohio

👥2,186Population
💰$66,520Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$124,200Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 7.6%Other: 5.5%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic7.6%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate750 (55.3%)
Some College170 (12.5%)
Associates93 (6.9%)
Bachelors191 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree151 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 55.3%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad55.3%
Some College12.5%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.8%Renter: 8.2%Tenure
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,520 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$124,200 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$884/mo
Total Housing Units942
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
66%
About Ohio City, OH

Ohio City is a city in Ohio, located in Van Wert County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,186 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Ohio City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,520 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ohio City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $884 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ohio City is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ohio City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45874 2,186 $66,520 $124,200 $884 4.1% 25.2% 91.8%