City

Philo, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Muskingum County  ·  Ohio

👥2,225Population
💰$52,510Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$136,000Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓12.3%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads12.3% ▼ 68% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma120 (8.3%)
HS Graduate831 (57.7%)
Some College118 (8.2%)
Associates193 (13.4%)
Bachelors97 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree80 (5.6%)

Education

No HS: 8.3%HS Grad: 57.7%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 5.6%Edu
No HS8.3%
HS Grad57.7%
Some College8.2%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate5.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,510 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$136,000 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units997
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Philo, OH

Philo is a city in Ohio, located in Muskingum County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,225 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Philo is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,510 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Philo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Philo is less-educated. 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Philo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43771 2,225 $52,510 $136,000 $765 3.0% 12.3% 70.0%