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Columbiana County, OH

22 cities and towns and 17 ZIP codes in Columbiana County, Ohio.

Population

100,704

Land area

532sq mi

People per sq mi

189

ZIP codes

17

Cities and towns in Columbiana County

Columbiana County at a glance

  • Columbiana County is 35% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $58,180 a year, 19% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,600 (29% below Ohio) and median rent is $756 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Salem (11,758), East Liverpool (9,783) and Columbiana (6,903).

Local data for Columbiana County, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Columbiana County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$58,180

Poverty rate

15.2%

Median home value

$151,600

Prices +2.4% in a year

Median rent

$756/mo

Homeownership

72.7%

Bachelor's or higher

17.1%

Median age

44.6

Average commute

24.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (23,096), Irish Americans (16,960), Italian Americans (8,089).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,210

28,389 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,183

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$691M

FY 2026, $6,779 per person

PPP loans

$166M

1,864 loans, 23,094 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$315K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Columbiana County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.5%
  • Carpooled9.6%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home6.2%

Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Columbiana County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

638

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

90

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 19°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone34 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Columbiana County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.1%

U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

18.5%

U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Columbiana County

Population shown

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Columbiana County, OH?
Salem is the largest city or town in Columbiana County, with about 11,758 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Columbiana County?
Columbiana County includes 17 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43920, 43962, 43968, 44408, 44413.
What is the population of Columbiana County, OH?
About 100,704 people live in Columbiana County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Columbiana County?
Columbiana County borders Stark County, Mahoning County, Beaver County, PA, Lawrence County, PA, Jefferson County, Hancock County, WV, Carroll County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023