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Holmes County, OH
10 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Holmes County, Ohio.
Population
44,418
Land area
423sq mi
People per sq mi
105
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Holmes County
Holmes County at a glance
- Holmes County is 64% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,140, 7% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,700 (25% above Ohio) and median rent is $816 a month.
- Its largest cities are Millersburg (3,206), Berlin (1,232) and Killbuck (1,102).
Local data for Holmes County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holmes County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,140
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$267,700
Prices -2.7% in a year
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,410), Irish Americans (1,670), Scottish Americans (630).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,483
21,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $3,075 per person
PPP loans
$119M
1,196 loans, 14,371 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$49.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Holmes County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.8%
- Carpooled19.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked6.9%
- Bicycle14.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holmes County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
397
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holmes County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Holmes County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Holmes County, OH?
- Millersburg is the largest city or town in Holmes County, with about 3,206 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Holmes County?
- Holmes County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43006, 43804, 44610, 44611, 44624.
- What is the population of Holmes County, OH?
- About 44,418 people live in Holmes County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Holmes County?
- Holmes County borders Stark County, Wayne County, Tuscarawas County, Knox County, Ashland County, Coshocton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023