City

Ottawa, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  Ohio

👥10,861Population
💰$86,358Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$214,300Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓46.3%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 95% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic5.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 95% below avg
No HS Diploma74 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,390 (34.8%)
Some College466 (6.8%)
Associates760 (11.1%)
Bachelors847 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree2,337 (34%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 34%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College6.8%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate34.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,358 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$214,300 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units4,203
Vacant Units222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Ottawa, OH

Ottawa is a city in Ohio, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,861 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Ottawa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,358 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ottawa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ottawa is well-educated. 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.67%).

Ottawa, OH offers residents above-average earning potential within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Ottawa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45875 10,861 $86,358 $214,300 $810 0.3% 46.3% 85.0%