City

Thurston, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairfield County  ·  Ohio

👥615Population
💰$47,679Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$144,700Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓16.5%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 5.2%Other: 6.7%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic5.2%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads16.5% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
HS Graduate203 (53.3%)
Some College63 (16.5%)
Associates52 (13.6%)
Bachelors23 (6%)
Graduate Degree40 (10.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.3%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
HS Grad53.3%
Some College16.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.2%Renter: 35.8%Tenure
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,679 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$144,700 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,082/mo
Total Housing Units254
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Thurston, OH

Thurston is a city in Ohio, located in Fairfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 615 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Thurston is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,679 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Thurston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,082 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thurston is less-educated. 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thurston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43157 615 $47,679 $144,700 $1,082 1.5% 16.5% 64.2%