City

Prospect, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Ohio

👥3,566Population
💰$71,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$168,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
13%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,028 (43.7%)
Some College251 (10.7%)
Associates370 (15.7%)
Bachelors285 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree415 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College10.7%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$993/mo
Total Housing Units1,532
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Prospect, OH

Prospect is a city in Ohio, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,566 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Prospect is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,667 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prospect is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $993 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prospect is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prospect
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43342 3,566 $71,667 $168,600 $993 1.2% 29.7% 85.0%