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Hocking County, OH
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Hocking County, Ohio.
Population
27,799
Land area
421sq mi
People per sq mi
66
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Hocking County
Hocking County at a glance
- Hocking County is 77% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,960, 12% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,400 (13% below Ohio) and median rent is $808 a month.
- Its largest cities are Logan (6,993), West Logan (823) and Hide-A-Way Hills (646).
Local data for Hocking County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hocking County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,960
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$186,400
Prices -0.9% in a year
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,903), Irish Americans (3,381), Italian Americans (582).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,023
7,527 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,237
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $6,812 per person
PPP loans
$34.22M
515 loans, 5,040 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$54.72K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hocking County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hocking County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
427
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
115
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hocking County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hocking County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hocking County, OH?
- Logan is the largest city or town in Hocking County, with about 6,993 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hocking County?
- Hocking County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43111, 43127, 43135, 43138, 43144.
- What is the population of Hocking County, OH?
- About 27,799 people live in Hocking County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hocking County?
- Hocking County borders Fairfield County, Ross County, Athens County, Pickaway County, Perry County, Vinton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023