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Harrison County, OH
10 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Harrison County, Ohio.
Population
14,306
Land area
402sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Harrison County
Harrison County at a glance
- Harrison County is 88% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,414 a year, 24% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,500 (43% below Ohio) and median rent is $785 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Cadiz (2,988), Hopedale (898) and Scio (703).
Local data for Harrison County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrison County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,414
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$121,500
Prices -12.8% in a year
Median rent
$785/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,569), Irish Americans (1,680), Italian Americans (1,161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,833
3,927 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,401
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $9,307 per person
PPP loans
$7.6M
172 loans, 1,124 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$26.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Harrison County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrison County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
324
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrison County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Harrison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Harrison County, OH?
- Cadiz is the largest city or town in Harrison County, with about 2,988 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Harrison County?
- Harrison County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43907, 43973, 43974, 43976, 43981.
- What is the population of Harrison County, OH?
- About 14,306 people live in Harrison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Harrison County?
- Harrison County borders Tuscarawas County, Belmont County, Jefferson County, Guernsey County, Carroll County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023