City

South Charleston, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Clark County  ·  Ohio

👥3,860Population
💰$60,411Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$156,100Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,139 (42.9%)
Some College383 (14.4%)
Associates347 (13.1%)
Bachelors212 (8%)
Graduate Degree564 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College14.4%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,411 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$156,100 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units1,916
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About South Charleston, OH

South Charleston is a city in Ohio, located in Clark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,860 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, South Charleston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,411 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in South Charleston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Charleston is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Charleston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45368 3,860 $60,411 $156,100 $718 5.6% 29.2% 73.5%