City

West Jefferson, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Ohio

👥6,647Population
💰$72,610Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$196,200Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.9%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,083 (45.9%)
Some College530 (11.7%)
Associates628 (13.8%)
Bachelors312 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree971 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad45.9%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,610 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$196,200 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$973/mo
Total Housing Units2,736
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About West Jefferson, OH

West Jefferson is a city in Ohio, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,647 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, West Jefferson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,610 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in West Jefferson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $973 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Jefferson is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43162 6,647 $72,610 $196,200 $973 4.2% 28.2% 79.5%