City

Wellston, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Ohio

👥7,699Population
💰$52,449Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$112,900Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓17.9%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.9%
Black0.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads17.9% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma83 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,705 (58.2%)
Some College388 (8.3%)
Associates643 (13.8%)
Bachelors277 (6%)
Graduate Degree553 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 58.2%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad58.2%
Some College8.3%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,449 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$112,900 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units3,782
Vacant Units505

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Wellston, OH

Wellston is a city in Ohio, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,699 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Wellston is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,449 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wellston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellston is less-educated. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45692 7,699 $52,449 $112,900 $769 4.3% 17.9% 69.6%