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Meigs County, OH
6 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Meigs County, Ohio.
Population
21,896
Land area
430sq mi
People per sq mi
51
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Meigs County
Meigs County at a glance
- Meigs County is 82% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,873, 34% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,300 (44% below Ohio) and median rent is $722 a month.
- Its largest cities are Middleport (2,167), Pomeroy (1,565) and Racine (1,098).
Local data for Meigs County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meigs County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,873
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$119,300
Prices +2.7% in a year
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,777), Irish Americans (2,701), Scottish Americans (510).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,674
3,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,890
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $7,085 per person
PPP loans
$20.1M
473 loans, 2,807 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$48K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Meigs County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meigs County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
433
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
106
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meigs County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Meigs County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Meigs County, OH?
- Middleport is the largest city or town in Meigs County, with about 2,167 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Meigs County?
- Meigs County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 45710, 45720, 45741, 45743, 45760.
- What is the population of Meigs County, OH?
- About 21,896 people live in Meigs County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Meigs County?
- Meigs County borders Wood County, WV, Athens County, Gallia County, Jackson County, WV, Mason County, WV, Vinton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023