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Perry County, OH
13 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Perry County, Ohio.
Population
35,535
Land area
408sq mi
People per sq mi
87
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Perry County
Perry County at a glance
- Perry County is 70% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,460, 6% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,100 (11% below Ohio) and median rent is $777 a month.
- Its largest cities are New Lexington (4,519), Crooksville (2,379) and Roseville (1,821).
Local data for Perry County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,460
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$191,100
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$777/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
33.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,271), Irish Americans (4,672), Italian Americans (1,005).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,912
6,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,367
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $6,183 per person
PPP loans
$20M
545 loans, 3,012 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$87.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perry County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
515
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perry County, OH?
- New Lexington is the largest city or town in Perry County, with about 4,519 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perry County?
- Perry County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43076, 43730, 43739, 43748, 43760.
- What is the population of Perry County, OH?
- About 35,535 people live in Perry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perry County?
- Perry County borders Licking County, Fairfield County, Muskingum County, Athens County, Hocking County, Morgan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023