City

Somerset, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Ohio

👥5,031Population
💰$64,261Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂35.1Median Age
🏠$217,300Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate1,216 (40.1%)
Some College367 (12.1%)
Associates376 (12.4%)
Bachelors405 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree671 (22.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
HS Grad40.1%
Some College12.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,261 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$217,300 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units2,046
Vacant Units187

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Somerset, OH

Somerset is a city in Ohio, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,031 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.1 years.

Economically, Somerset is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,261 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Somerset is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Somerset is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Somerset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43783 5,031 $64,261 $217,300 $779 3.2% 35.5% 86.3%