City

Ray, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Vinton County  ·  Ohio

👥1,408Population
💰$52,243Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$172,500Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓45.1%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 83% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 2.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic2.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
25%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
34%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads45.1% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 83% above avg
HS Graduate241 (30.5%)
Some College143 (18.1%)
Associates50 (6.3%)
Bachelors219 (27.7%)
Graduate Degree138 (17.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 6.3%Bachelors: 27.7%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
HS Grad30.5%
Some College18.1%
Associates6.3%
Bachelors27.7%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
26%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,243 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$172,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units587
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
52%
About Ray, OH

Ray is a city in Ohio, located in Vinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,408 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Ray is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,243 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ray is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ray is well-educated. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.67%).

Ray, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Ray
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45672 1,408 $52,243 $172,500 9.0% 45.1% 86.8%