City

Scott, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Wert County  ·  Ohio

👥422Population
💰$81,607Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$91,700Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓17.8%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads17.8% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate178 (58.6%)
Some College37 (12.2%)
Associates35 (11.5%)
Bachelors44 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree10 (3.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 58.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 3.3%Edu
HS Grad58.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate3.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,607 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$91,700 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units187
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Scott, OH

Scott is a city in Ohio, located in Van Wert County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 422 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Scott is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,607 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Scott is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scott is less-educated. 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.21%).

Scott, OH offers residents above-average earning potential within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Scott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45886 422 $81,607 $91,700 $681 3.0% 17.8% 78.7%