City

Scottown, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Ohio

👥1,196Population
💰$57,361Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$90,300Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Hispanic: 0.7%Race
White99.3%
Hispanic0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
30%
45–64
38%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (3.7%)
HS Graduate455 (60.3%)
Some College55 (7.3%)
Associates54 (7.2%)
Bachelors88 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree74 (9.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 60.3%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad60.3%
Some College7.3%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,361 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$90,300 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units556
Vacant Units63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
53%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
52%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Scottown, OH

Scottown is a city in Ohio, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,196 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Scottown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,361 is below the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Scottown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scottown is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scottown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45678 1,196 $57,361 $90,300 2.2% 21.5% 78.1%