Zaleski, OH

Ohio

Zaleski is a small town in Ohio with a population of 392. Residents earn $65,625 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
392 Population 980/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $34,004 per capita
$141,700 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,625
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $141,700
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Zaleski Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population392
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$34,004
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$514M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units224

Health

Obesity39.9%
Uninsured10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation747 ft (228 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute40 min
Broadband75.4%
Libraries1

Is Zaleski a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Zaleski receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Zaleski offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Zaleski is $65,625, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Zaleski is $141,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Zaleski experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 17.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Zaleski has a population of 392 with a density of 980 people per square mile. The median age is 60.5 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

392
Total Population
980
People / sq mi
60.5yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.4%
Female 56.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Zaleski vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Zaleski vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Zaleski is $65,625, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Zaleski vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,625
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,004
Avg Weekly Wage$840
IRS Avg AGI$54,482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)213
County GDP$514M

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare15
Retail23
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,375
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.7 min
Drive Alone62.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Zaleski is $141,700, 50% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,700
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied99.5%
Housing Units224
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,375
4% below US avg
Effective Rate2.38%
In Zaleski, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.3% of residents lack health insurance. 21.8% are current smokers. 29.5% report depression. 31.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Zaleski vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
24% above US avg
Diabetes12.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure35.7%
Asthma11.8%
COPD9.9%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.8%
56% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression29.5%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress16.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Uninsured10.3%
20% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.0%
Dental Visits52.3%
Premature Death19,460/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access31.0%
Healthcare Facilities15
Zaleski has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall17.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation747 ft (228 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density980/sq mi
Coordinates39.2819°N, 82.3943°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39163
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.6-point margin. 75.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79%
D 20.4%

Winner: Republican by 58.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+97.1%
Graduate Degree+7.4%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density980/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.4%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities15
Restaurants11
Retail Stores23

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.7 min
Drive Alone62.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.4%

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