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Adams County, OH
8 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Adams County, Ohio.
Population
27,540
Land area
584sq mi
People per sq mi
47
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Adams County
Adams County at a glance
- Adams County is 84% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,264 a year, 30% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,200 (24% below Ohio) and median rent is $732 a month.
- The biggest population centers are West Union (2,899), Manchester (1,972) and Peebles (1,944).
Local data for Adams County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adams County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,264
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$164,200
Prices +17.6% in a year
Median rent
$732/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,292), Irish Americans (3,846), Italian Americans (677).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,612
6,923 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $6,422 per person
PPP loans
$21M
551 loans, 3,064 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$57K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Adams County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adams County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
514
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adams County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Adams County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Adams County, OH?
- West Union is the largest city or town in Adams County, with about 2,899 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Adams County?
- Adams County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 45105, 45144, 45616, 45618, 45650.
- What is the population of Adams County, OH?
- About 27,540 people live in Adams County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Adams County?
- Adams County borders Scioto County, Brown County, Highland County, Pike County, Mason County, KY, Lewis County, KY.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023