City

Portsmouth, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Scioto County  ·  Ohio

👥26,972Population
💰$37,345Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$98,100Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 3.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.9%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black3.2%
Asian0.8%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty31.3% ▲ 213% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
No HS Diploma371 (2.3%)
HS Graduate6,456 (39.2%)
Some College2,669 (16.2%)
Associates2,277 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,630 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree3,051 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College16.2%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.1%Renter: 46.9%Tenure
Owner53.1%
Renter46.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,345 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$98,100 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units12,955
Vacant Units1,732

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Portsmouth, OH

Portsmouth is a city in Ohio, located in Scioto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,972 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Portsmouth is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,345 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Portsmouth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month.

The population of Portsmouth is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Portsmouth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45662 26,972 $37,345 $98,100 $756 9.3% 28.5% 53.1%