City

Otway, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Scioto County  ·  Ohio

👥1,697Population
💰$57,946Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$122,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.7%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.7%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
HS Graduate585 (49.3%)
Some College139 (11.7%)
Associates186 (15.7%)
Bachelors128 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree148 (12.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
HS Grad49.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,946 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$122,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units1,127
Vacant Units436

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
1%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Otway, OH

Otway is a city in Ohio, located in Scioto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,697 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Otway is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,946 is below the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Otway is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Otway is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Otway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45657 1,697 $57,946 $122,900 $819 8.2% 23.3% 83.4%