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Morrow County, OH
10 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Morrow County, Ohio.
Population
35,404
Land area
406sq mi
People per sq mi
87
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Morrow County
Morrow County at a glance
- Morrow County is 70% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,283 a year, 5% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,300 (3% above Ohio) and median rent is $937 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Mount Gilead (3,331), Cardington (1,928) and Candlewood Lake (1,053).
Local data for Morrow County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morrow County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,283
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$222,300
Prices +6.0% in a year
Median rent
$937/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,710), Irish Americans (4,418), Italian Americans (1,353).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,379
5,310 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $5,894 per person
PPP loans
$21.7M
491 loans, 3,902 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$47.86K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Morrow County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morrow County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
308
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morrow County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Morrow County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Morrow County, OH?
- Mount Gilead is the largest city or town in Morrow County, with about 3,331 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Morrow County?
- Morrow County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43315, 43317, 43320, 43321, 43325.
- What is the population of Morrow County, OH?
- About 35,404 people live in Morrow County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Morrow County?
- Morrow County borders Delaware County, Richland County, Marion County, Knox County, Crawford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023