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Zaleski

Ohio · 228 residents (2025 est.) · 0.404 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
386
+3%since 2000
from 375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
955 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.6
+62%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:228 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1832473113754391990201020202024Zaleski
2024386
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,907
+137%since 2000
from $13,443 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+21%since 2010
from 0.289 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(368)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(381)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(5)
Diversity Score3.2%(12)
Diversity Score
3
+138%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+91%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.6%
+39.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
43.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zaleski, Ohio?

Zaleski, Ohio has about 386 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Zaleski, Ohio?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Zaleski, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zaleski, Ohio?

About 9.1% of people in Zaleski, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zaleski, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Zaleski, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 84 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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