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Somerset, OH
Village in Perry County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43783.
Population
1,216
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,044
ZIP codes
1
Somerset and its ZIP codes
Somerset at a glance
- Somerset is about 3.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,208, 23% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,000 (5% above Ohio) and median rent is $819 a month.
Local data for Somerset, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somerset, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,208
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$819/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
32.1
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (289), Irish Americans (141), Italian Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Somerset.
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
$3.87M
119 loans, 484 jobs reported
How people get to work
Somerset, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerset, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somerset, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Somerset
1 in or overlapping Somerset. Population shown
Cities near Somerset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenfordVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Junction CityVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| RushvilleVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| New LexingtonVillage | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| West RushvilleVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ThornvilleVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| FultonhamVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| BremenVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| East FultonhamCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ThornportCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| GratiotVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Harbor HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| CrooksvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| PleasantvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RosevilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerset, OH in?
- Somerset is in Perry County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Somerset, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Somerset include 43783.
- What is the population of Somerset, OH?
- About 1,216 people live in Somerset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerset?
- Nearby places include Glenford (5.5 mi), Junction City (5.8 mi), Rushville (7.7 mi), New Lexington (8 mi), West Rushville (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023