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Monroe County, OH
12 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Monroe County, Ohio.
Population
13,227
Land area
456sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Monroe County at a glance
- Monroe County is 90% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,134 a year, 16% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,700 (34% below Ohio) and median rent is $672 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Woodsfield (2,404), Sardis (427) and Beallsville (368).
Local data for Monroe County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,134
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$142,700
Median rent
$672/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,327), Irish Americans (1,384), Dutch Americans (349).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,936
2,736 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,158
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.1M
FY 2026, $7,180 per person
PPP loans
$9.7M
156 loans, 1,162 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$52.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Monroe County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
280
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Monroe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Monroe County, OH?
- Woodsfield is the largest city or town in Monroe County, with about 2,404 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Monroe County?
- Monroe County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43716, 43747, 43754, 43786, 43793.
- What is the population of Monroe County, OH?
- About 13,227 people live in Monroe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Monroe County?
- Monroe County borders Belmont County, Washington County, Marshall County, WV, Noble County, Wetzel County, WV, Tyler County, WV.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023