City

Scio, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  Ohio

👥2,364Population
💰$62,589Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$120,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
18%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate730 (55.8%)
Some College99 (7.6%)
Associates130 (9.9%)
Bachelors141 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree209 (16%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.8%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 16%Edu
HS Grad55.8%
Some College7.6%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,589 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$120,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$608/mo
Total Housing Units1,183
Vacant Units321

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Scio, OH

Scio is a city in Ohio, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,364 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Scio is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,589 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Scio is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $608 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scio is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scio
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43988 2,364 $62,589 $120,300 $608 4.8% 26.7% 77.3%