City

West Union, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Ohio

👥8,452Population
💰$45,556Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$170,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma118 (2.3%)
HS Graduate2,319 (45.4%)
Some College848 (16.6%)
Associates488 (9.6%)
Bachelors579 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree755 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College16.6%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,556 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$170,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units3,717
Vacant Units705

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About West Union, OH

West Union is a city in Ohio, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,452 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, West Union is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,556 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in West Union is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Union is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Union
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45693 8,452 $45,556 $170,700 $633 4.8% 26.1% 71.0%