City

Shelby, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Richland County  ·  Ohio

👥14,026Population
💰$60,669Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$146,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.5%
Asian1.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,260 (47.6%)
Some College1,277 (14.3%)
Associates904 (10.1%)
Bachelors1,087 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,312 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 47.6%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad47.6%
Some College14.3%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,669 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$146,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units6,211
Vacant Units509

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Shelby, OH

Shelby is a city in Ohio, located in Richland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,026 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Shelby is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,669 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Shelby is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelby is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44875 14,026 $60,669 $146,500 $727 4.4% 26.8% 75.2%