City

The Plains, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Athens County  ·  Ohio

👥2,653Population
💰$51,789Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂61.0Median Age
🏠$246,400Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.7% Female 60.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
3%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
29%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.67
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma103 (4.7%)
HS Graduate749 (34.2%)
Some College252 (11.5%)
Associates213 (9.7%)
Bachelors199 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree671 (30.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 30.7%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College11.5%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate30.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.3%Renter: 47.7%Tenure
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,789 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$246,400 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$895/mo
Total Housing Units1,652
Vacant Units117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About The Plains, OH

The Plains is a city in Ohio, located in Athens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,653 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61 years.

Economically, The Plains is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,789 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in The Plains is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $895 per month.

The population of The Plains is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in The Plains
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45780 2,653 $51,789 $246,400 $895 6.8% 39.8% 52.3%