Housing data for Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), OH
Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), OH has an estimated 2,552 residents and 1,008 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Lawrence County.
9.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $870 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,552 (±585)
- Housing units
- 1,008 (±146)
- Households that rent
- 9.6%
- Median gross rent
- $870
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −11.1%
What stands out in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)
Households that rent: 9.6% (±5.3 points) in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), lower than in Lawrence County (27.7%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 4.8% (±3.5 points) in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), lower than in Lawrence County (17.5%).
Median home value: $78,700 (±$46,474) in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), lower than in Lawrence County ($144,000).
Homes built before 1980: 28.9% (±12.1 points) in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), lower than in Lawrence County (58.6%).
Housing in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) at a glance
- Median rent: $870 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 57.4% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 9.6% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $60,708 median household income
- Home values: $78,700 median home value (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Homeowner costs: $1,495 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $854 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 65.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 28.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 48.2% heat with propane
- Commute and cars: 31.3 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −11.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 4.8% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 11.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,552 (±585) | 56,819 (exact) | 11,810,293 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,008 (±146) | 26,536 (±48) | 5,292,391 (±464) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 9.6% (±5.3 points) | 27.7% (±2.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $870 (±$218) | $848 (±$33) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $60,708 (±$10,750) | $58,325 (±$2,853) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $78,700 (±$46,474) | $144,000 (±$8,939) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $854 (±$177) | $1,215 (±$67) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 28.9% (±12.1 points) | 58.6% (±3.3 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.3 minutes (±5.2) | 23.2 minutes (±1.0) | 23.4 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.0% (±8.4 points) | 84.7% (±1.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 35.8 years (±4.3) | 41.9 years (±0.4) | 39.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) covers 51.9 square miles of land, about 49 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,872 (±16) | 2,552 (±585) | −11.1% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 1,165 (±119) | 1,008 (±146) | −13.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $858 (±$32) | $870 (±$218) | +1.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $86,300 (±$14,927) | $78,700 (±$46,474) | −8.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $34,500 (±$4,183) | $60,708 (±$10,750) | +76.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $897 (±$161) | $1,495 (±$461) | +66.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $731 (±$235) | $854 (±$177) | +16.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 25.2% (±9.6 points) | 9.6% (±5.3 points) | −15.6 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | 0.0% (±36.4 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45659 | 36% | 2,614 | $828 | $125,100 | $59,844 |
| 45638 | 21% | 19,982 | $807 | $119,000 | $52,728 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township (Lawrence County) | 4.2 mi | $858 | $113,000 | 16.4% |
| Hanging Rock | 5.0 mi | $675 | $125,000 | 18.8% |
| Worthington | 5.8 mi | $871 | $133,200 | 31.3% |
| Upper Township | 5.9 mi | $805 | $113,200 | 37.0% |
| Ironton | 6.4 mi | $782 | $106,700 | 40.2% |
| Green Township (Scioto County) | 6.7 mi | $689 | $160,600 | 20.2% |
| Raceland | 6.7 mi | $855 | $128,400 | 25.2% |
| Decatur Township (Lawrence County) | 7.1 mi | $844 | $82,900 | 36.9% |
Places in Ohio most like Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Township (Lawrence County) | $925 | $98,500 | $65,904 | 8.1% |
| Paint Township (Highland County) | $828 | $127,300 | $53,325 | 17.9% |
| Bloom Township (Morgan County) | $794 | $112,000 | $72,361 | 20.8% |
| Madison Township (Jackson County) | $794 | $99,700 | $71,288 | 19.2% |
| Barnhill | $913 | $100,600 | $70,208 | 11.3% |
| Millwood Township | $749 | $117,600 | $55,214 | 14.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Ohio.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $858 | $864 | $1,006 | $1,287 | $1,393 |
HUD income limits for Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,500 | $29,200 | $46,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,350 | $53,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,650 | $66,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,000 | $72,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,350 | $77,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,650 | $82,650 |
| 8 people | $55,000 | $55,000 | $88,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $83,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)
What is the median household income in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)?
The median household income in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) is $60,708 (±$10,750) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), OH is $1,495 (±$461) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), OH is $854 (±$177) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)?
Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), OH has an estimated 1,008 (±146) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 41.4% of homes in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), OH.
How old are most homes in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)?
28.9% of homes in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), OH were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) growing?
In Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County), the number of residents went from 2,872 in 2015–2019 to 2,552 in 2020–2024 (−11.1%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County)?
The ZIP codes that cover Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) are 45659, 45638.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 45659?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 45659 is $828 (±$84) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Elizabeth township, Lawrence County, Ohio (county subdivision:24822, in state:39 county:087).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .