City

West Elkton, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Preble County  ·  Ohio

👥146Population
💰$64,375Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂33.0Median Age
🏠$96,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓14.5%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊21.1%Unemployment▲ 330% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
30%
18–24
1%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty39.7% ▲ 297% above avg
College Grads14.5% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment21.1% ▲ 330% above avg
HS Graduate42 (50.6%)
Some College25 (30.1%)
Associates4 (4.8%)
Bachelors8 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree4 (4.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 30.1%Associates: 4.8%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 4.8%Edu
HS Grad50.6%
Some College30.1%
Associates4.8%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate4.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,375 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$96,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,250/mo
Total Housing Units68
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
75%
About West Elkton, OH

West Elkton is a city in Ohio, located in Preble County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 146 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33 years.

Economically, West Elkton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,375 is below the national average. Approximately 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in West Elkton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,250 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Elkton is less-educated. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Elkton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45070 146 $64,375 $96,000 $1,250 21.1% 14.5% 69.1%