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Chauncey, OH
Village in Athens County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45719.
Population
655
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,190
ZIP codes
1
Chauncey and its ZIP codes
Chauncey at a glance
- Chauncey is about 4.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,200, 51% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,400 (65% below Ohio) and median rent is $893 a month.
Local data for Chauncey, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chauncey, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,200
Poverty rate
34.7%
Median home value
$74,400
Median rent
$893/mo
Homeownership
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (149), Irish Americans (66), Scottish Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Athens County. PPP loans are for Chauncey.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,985
21,434 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,940
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$366M
FY 2026, $5,857 per person
PPP loans
$40.6K
5 loans, 10 jobs reported
How people get to work
Chauncey, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled20.3%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chauncey, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
166
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chauncey, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Chauncey
1 in or overlapping Chauncey. Population shown
Cities near Chauncey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| The PlainsCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.3 |
| MillfieldCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| BuchtelVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| AthensCity | 5.4 mi | 9.9 |
| NelsonvilleCity | 5.7 mi | 4.7 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| TrimbleVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| New MarshfieldCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| GlousterVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Murray CityVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| AmesvilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Carbon HillCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HaydenvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| AlbanyVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| HemlockVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| New StraitsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chauncey, OH in?
- Chauncey is in Athens County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Chauncey, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chauncey include 45719.
- What is the population of Chauncey, OH?
- About 655 people live in Chauncey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chauncey?
- Nearby places include The Plains (2.3 mi), Millfield (2.9 mi), Buchtel (5.2 mi), Athens (5.4 mi), Nelsonville (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023