Perry County GIS Maps
Perry County, Ohio, has 35,408 residents and covers 407.9 square miles. The population declined 1.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Perry County is 39127.
New Lexington is the county's largest population center. Perry County also includes 11 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 30 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Perry County Trends
- Population
- 35,408▾
- Median Home Value
- $178,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 12,619▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Perry County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Perry County Population
Perry County had 35,408 residents in 2020. That was 1.8% lower than in 2010. Perry County added 1,330 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 87 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Thornville, New Lexington and Crooksville.
Population Trend in Perry County OH
Perry County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Perry County Zip Codes
Perry County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Thornville (43076), New Lexington (43764) and Crooksville (43731). Thornville is the largest zip by population, with about 9,145 residents or 26% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 64% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Perry County OH
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43076 | Thornville | 9,145 | ▴ 1% |
| 43764 | New Lexington | 8,177 | ▾ -4.5% |
| 43731 | Crooksville | 5,200 | ▾ -4.8% |
| 43783 | Somerset | 4,743 | ▴ 0.8% |
| 43748 | Junction City | 2,711 | ▾ -1.6% |
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Perry County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Perry County Demographics
Perry County has a median age of 41.1, which makes the county a little older than Ohio overall. About 23.6% of residents are under 18, while 17.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Perry County OH
Median Age
41.1
Under 18
23.6%
Age 65+
17.9%
Bachelor's+
15%
Perry County School Districts
Perry County is served by 7 public school districts with 12,619 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Logan-Hocking Local, Northern Local and Fairfield Union Local. Those three districts account for about 59% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Perry County OH
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan-Hocking Local School District | 3,364 | 26.7% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Northern Local School District | 2,162 | 17.1% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Fairfield Union Local School District | 1,901 | 15.1% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Franklin Local School District | 1,776 | 14.1% | ▾ -1.3% |
| New Lexington City School District | 1,758 | 13.9% | ▾ -0.7% |
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Perry County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Perry County Housing & Real Estate
Perry County has a median home value of $178,300 and a median gross rent of $727. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Ohio median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $259,900 and homes spent about 47 days on the market.
Perry County Housing Mix
Perry County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Perry County Housing Trends
Perry County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Perry County, OH
Perry County has 1,025 business listings across 314 categories. The largest categories in Perry County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (66, 6.4%), Landmark And Historical Building (27, 2.6%), and Community & Nonprofits (21, 2.0%). The full Perry County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Perry County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Perry County, OH
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 66 | 6.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 27 | 2.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 21 | 2.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 20 | 2.0% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 17 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 17 | 1.7% |
| Convenience Stores | 16 | 1.6% |
| Discount Store | 15 | 1.5% |
| Restaurants | 15 | 1.5% |
| Public Service And Government | 14 | 1.4% |
Perry County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Altercare Somerset | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Somerset |
| Bailey Ranch | Accommodation | Somerset |
| Smith Bookkeeping, Payroll & Tax Services | Accountant | Thornville |
| Healthys On Main | Active Life | New Lexington |
| Nash Imaging LLC | Advertising Agency | Somerset |
| Gareys ag and diesel | Agricultural Service | New Lexington |
| Drumm Cattle Co. | Agriculture | Glenford |
| Clum Airport | Airport | Thornville |
| Community Ambulance Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | New Lexington |
| Dodson's on Broadway | American Restaurants | New Lexington |
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Perry County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Perry County Basemaps
Perry County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Perry County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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