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Hanover, OH
Village in Licking County, Ohio.
Population
1,180
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
646
ZIP codes
0
Hanover and its ZIP codes
Hanover at a glance
- Hanover is about 2.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,393 a year, 17% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,300 (10% above Ohio) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for Hanover, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hanover, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,393
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$237,300
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Irish Americans (120), Scottish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Licking County. PPP loans are for Hanover.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,481
75,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,466
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,674 per person
How people get to work
Hanover, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hanover, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
664
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
402
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanover, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Hanover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarneCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| NashportCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.5 |
| NewarkCity | 7.9 mi | 21 |
| FrazeysburgVillage | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| GratiotVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| St. LouisvilleVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| HeathCity | 9.9 mi | 11.5 |
| GranvilleVillage | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| JacksontownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Harbor HillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| MartinsburgVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| UticaVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| ThornportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| HebronVillage | 14 mi | 3 |
| GlenfordVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanover, OH in?
- Hanover is in Licking County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Hanover, OH?
- About 1,180 people live in Hanover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanover?
- Nearby places include Marne (1.9 mi), Nashport (5.4 mi), Newark (7.9 mi), Frazeysburg (8.6 mi), Gratiot (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023