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Syracuse, OH
Village in Meigs County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45779.
Population
593
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
674
ZIP codes
1
Syracuse and its ZIP codes
Syracuse at a glance
- Syracuse is about 2.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,250, 35% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,200 (44% below Ohio) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Syracuse, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Syracuse, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,250
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$121,200
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
51.4
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (141), Irish Americans (84), Dutch Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meigs County. PPP loans are for Syracuse.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,674
3,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,890
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $7,085 per person
PPP loans
$251K
12 loans, 70 jobs reported
How people get to work
Syracuse, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Syracuse, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
433
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
106
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Syracuse, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
23.7%
U.S. 12.8% +10.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Syracuse
1 in or overlapping Syracuse. Population shown
Cities near Syracuse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford City, WVTown | 0.9 mi | 1.2 |
| New Haven, WVTown | 1.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Mason, WVTown | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Clifton, WVCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| RacineVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| PomeroyVillage | 4.3 mi | 3.3 |
| MiddleportVillage | 5 mi | 1.8 |
| CheshireVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| RutlandVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Ravenswood, WVCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Cottageville, WVCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Point Pleasant, WVCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Tuppers PlainsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| KanaugaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Henderson, WVTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BidwellCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Syracuse, OH in?
- Syracuse is in Meigs County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Syracuse, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Syracuse include 45779.
- What is the population of Syracuse, OH?
- About 593 people live in Syracuse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Syracuse?
- Nearby places include Hartford City, WV (0.9 mi), New Haven, WV (1.1 mi), Mason, WV (3.4 mi), Clifton, WV (3.6 mi), Racine (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023