City

Shade, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Athens County  ·  Ohio

👥1,014Population
💰$43,063Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$178,600Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.2% Female 57.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
22%
18–24
2%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.11
Below Poverty29.0% ▲ 190% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
HS Graduate393 (60.3%)
Some College31 (4.8%)
Associates76 (11.7%)
Bachelors24 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree128 (19.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 60.3%Some College: 4.8%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
HS Grad60.3%
Some College4.8%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
32%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,063 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$178,600 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units326

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
43%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
71%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
62%
About Shade, OH

Shade is a city in Ohio, located in Athens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,014 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Shade is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,063 is below the national average. Approximately 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shade is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shade is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shade
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45776 1,014 $43,063 $178,600 2.9% 23.3% 85.0%