City

West Portsmouth, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Scioto County  ·  Ohio

👥6,435Population
💰$48,224Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$122,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓18.2%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads18.2% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,238 (54.1%)
Some College614 (14.8%)
Associates519 (12.5%)
Bachelors276 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree478 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 54.1%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad54.1%
Some College14.8%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,224 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$122,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$687/mo
Total Housing Units3,087
Vacant Units260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About West Portsmouth, OH

West Portsmouth is a city in Ohio, located in Scioto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,435 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, West Portsmouth is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,224 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Portsmouth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $687 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Portsmouth is less-educated. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Portsmouth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45663 6,435 $48,224 $122,800 $687 2.4% 18.2% 73.1%