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Prospect, OH
Village in Marion County, Ohio.
Population
1,157
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,599
ZIP codes
0
Prospect and its ZIP codes
Prospect at a glance
- Prospect is about 5.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,833, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 (24% below Ohio) and median rent is $1,072 a month.
Local data for Prospect, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prospect, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,833
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$164,100
Median rent
$1,072/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Irish Americans (95), Norwegian Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Prospect.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,200
23,441 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$384M
FY 2026, $5,873 per person
How people get to work
Prospect, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.3%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prospect, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
183
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prospect, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Prospect
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RadnorCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| WaldoVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Green CampVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| RichwoodVillage | 6 mi | 1.2 |
| Magnetic SpringsVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| MarionCity | 11 mi | 13 |
| New BloomingtonVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AshleyVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| OstranderVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| DelawareCity | 13 mi | 20.2 |
| La RueVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| KilbourneCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CardingtonVillage | 16 mi | 2 |
| RaymondCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| MorralVillage | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prospect, OH in?
- Prospect is in Marion County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Prospect, OH?
- About 1,157 people live in Prospect, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prospect?
- Nearby places include Radnor (4.9 mi), Waldo (5.4 mi), Green Camp (5.7 mi), Richwood (6 mi), Magnetic Springs (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023