City

Port Jefferson, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Ohio

👥325Population
💰$44,464Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$103,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓11.6%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
📊12.0%Unemployment▲ 146% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads11.6% ▼ 70% below avg
Unemployment12.0% ▲ 146% above avg
HS Graduate117 (50.4%)
Some College66 (28.4%)
Associates22 (9.5%)
Bachelors10 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree17 (7.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.4%Some College: 28.4%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 7.3%Edu
HS Grad50.4%
Some College28.4%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate7.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,464 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$103,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units207
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Port Jefferson, OH

Port Jefferson is a city in Ohio, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 325 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Port Jefferson is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,464 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Port Jefferson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Jefferson is less-educated. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45360 325 $44,464 $103,900 $850 12.0% 11.6% 79.6%