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Sidney, OH
City in Shelby County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45365.
Population
20,501
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
1,713
ZIP codes
1
Sidney and its ZIP codes
Sidney at a glance
- Sidney is about 5.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 85th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $60,668 a year, 15% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,900 (21% below Ohio) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Sidney, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sidney, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,668
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,611), Irish Americans (2,420), French Americans (702).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Sidney.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,522
26,404 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,615
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$279M
FY 2026, $5,775 per person
PPP loans
$73.8M
669 loans, 7,870 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sidney, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sidney, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
115
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sidney, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Sidney
1 in or overlapping Sidney. Population shown
Cities near Sidney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port JeffersonVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| LockingtonVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| AnnaVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| FletcherVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| QuincyVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| PiquaCity | 11 mi | 13.2 |
| Fort LoramieVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| BotkinsVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| RosewoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| KettlersvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Jackson CenterVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| RussiaVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| MinsterVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| De GraffVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| CovingtonVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sidney, OH in?
- Sidney is in Shelby County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Sidney, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sidney include 45365.
- What is the population of Sidney, OH?
- About 20,501 people live in Sidney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sidney?
- Nearby places include Port Jefferson (5.2 mi), Lockington (6.4 mi), Anna (7.5 mi), Newport (11 mi), Fletcher (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023