Checked
Urbana, OH
City in Champaign County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43078.
Population
11,204
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,347
ZIP codes
1
Urbana and its ZIP codes
Urbana at a glance
- Urbana is about 4.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 166th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $68,003 a year, 5% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,000 (24% below Ohio) and median rent is $935 a month.
Local data for Urbana, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Urbana, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,003
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$163,000
Median rent
$935/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,097), Irish Americans (1,344), Scottish Americans (335).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Champaign County. PPP loans are for Urbana.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,543
11,364 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,645
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$269M
FY 2026, $6,955 per person
PPP loans
$32.7M
435 loans, 3,651 jobs reported
How people get to work
Urbana, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Urbana, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Urbana, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Urbana
1 in or overlapping Urbana. Population shown
Cities near Urbana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MutualVillage | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| NorthridgeCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Tremont CityVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| MechanicsburgVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| CatawbaVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| West LibertyVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| LawrencevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| St. ParisVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| WoodstockVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| North LewisburgVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| SpringfieldCity | 13 mi | 26.6 |
| North HamptonVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| RosewoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| South ViennaVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Valley HiVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ChristiansburgVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Urbana, OH in?
- Urbana is in Champaign County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Urbana, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Urbana include 43078.
- What is the population of Urbana, OH?
- About 11,204 people live in Urbana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Urbana?
- Nearby places include Mutual (6 mi), Northridge (8.3 mi), Tremont City (8.4 mi), Mechanicsburg (10 mi), Catawba (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023