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Nelsonville, OH
City in Athens County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45716.
Population
4,279
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
915
ZIP codes
1
Nelsonville and its ZIP codes
Nelsonville at a glance
- Nelsonville is about 3.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,750, 30% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,200 (54% below Ohio) and median rent is $773 a month.
Local data for Nelsonville, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nelsonville, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,750
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$99,200
Median rent
$773/mo
Homeownership
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
31.2
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (757), Irish Americans (382), Puerto Ricans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Athens County. PPP loans are for Nelsonville.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,985
21,434 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,940
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$366M
FY 2026, $5,857 per person
How people get to work
Nelsonville, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nelsonville, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
166
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nelsonville, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Nelsonville
1 in or overlapping Nelsonville. Population shown
Cities near Nelsonville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuchtelVillage | 2.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Carbon HillCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Murray CityVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| ChaunceyVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| HaydenvilleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| MillfieldCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| The PlainsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.3 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| TrimbleVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| GlousterVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
| New MarshfieldCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| New StraitsvilleVillage | 8.9 mi | 1.3 |
| AthensCity | 10 mi | 9.9 |
| HemlockVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| ShawneeVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| LoganCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nelsonville, OH in?
- Nelsonville is in Athens County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Nelsonville, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nelsonville include 45716.
- What is the population of Nelsonville, OH?
- About 4,279 people live in Nelsonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nelsonville?
- Nearby places include Buchtel (2.1 mi), Carbon Hill (4.1 mi), Murray City (4.8 mi), Chauncey (5.7 mi), Haydenville (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023