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Johnstown, OH
City in Licking County, Ohio.
Population
5,286
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,771
ZIP codes
0
Johnstown and its ZIP codes
Johnstown at a glance
- Johnstown is about 6.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,713 a year, 28% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $347,900 (62% above Ohio) and median rent is $886 a month.
Local data for Johnstown, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Johnstown, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,713
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$347,900
Median rent
$886/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
33.8%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,447), Irish Americans (779), Italian Americans (207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Licking County. PPP loans are for Johnstown.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
Johnstown, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnstown, 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
83° / 17°F
44.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Johnstown, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Johnstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlexandriaVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| New AlbanyCity | 6.2 mi | 20.5 |
| Hartford (Croton)Village | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| JerseyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Beechwood TrailsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.6 |
| PataskalaCity | 9.6 mi | 29 |
| Granville SouthCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.1 |
| CenterburgVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| GalenaVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| WestervilleCity | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| GranvilleVillage | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| Huber RidgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| EtnaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| GahannaCity | 14 mi | 12.4 |
| UticaVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| SunburyCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Johnstown, OH in?
- Johnstown is in Licking County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Johnstown, OH?
- About 5,286 people live in Johnstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Johnstown?
- Nearby places include Alexandria (5.5 mi), New Albany (6.2 mi), Hartford (Croton) (6.5 mi), Jersey (6.6 mi), Beechwood Trails (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023