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Coalton, OH
Village in Jackson County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45621.
Population
588
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,059
ZIP codes
1
Coalton and its ZIP codes
Coalton at a glance
- Coalton is about 3.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,955, 36% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $55,600 (74% below Ohio) and median rent is $567 a month.
Local data for Coalton, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coalton, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,955
Poverty rate
34.7%
Median home value
$55,600
Median rent
$567/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
2.6%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (32), German Americans (23), Scottish Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Coalton.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,906
10,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,475
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
PPP loans
$65.8K
3 loans, 13 jobs reported
How people get to work
Coalton, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coalton, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coalton, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Coalton
1 in or overlapping Coalton. Population shown
Cities near Coalton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WellstonCity | 3.9 mi | 7 |
| HamdenVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| JacksonCity | 6.7 mi | 9.1 |
| McArthurVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Richmond DaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| BeaverVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Oak HillVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| WilkesvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ZaleskiVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| StockdaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Centerville (Thurman)Village | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| VintonVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| WaverlyVillage | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| Rio GrandeVillage | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| South WebsterVillage | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| MinfordCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coalton, OH in?
- Coalton is in Jackson County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Coalton, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Coalton include 45621.
- What is the population of Coalton, OH?
- About 588 people live in Coalton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coalton?
- Nearby places include Wellston (3.9 mi), Hamden (5.8 mi), Jackson (6.7 mi), McArthur (12 mi), Richmond Dale (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023