Wellston
City in Jackson County, Ohio

Wellston is a city in Jackson County, Ohio, with 5,412 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 741 ft (226 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hamden, 2.9 miles N.
- 5,412residents (2020 Census)
- 741 ftelevation · 226 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.0 km²
- 777 / sq mipopulation density
- 45692ZIP code
About Wellston
Wellston is a city in Jackson County, Ohio, United States, in the southeastern part of the state. The population was 5,412 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Wellston
- Median household income
- $56,193
- Median home value
- $124,000
- Median rent
- $534/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Wellston had 5,412 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,412 |
|---|---|
| Density | 777 per sq mi (300 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wellston at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,412 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.97 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1174° N, 82.5376° W |
| ZIP code | 45692 |
| Official website | cityofwellston.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3982712 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wellston
- Hamden2.9 mi N
- Coalton4.0 mi W
- Jackson7.6 mi SW
- McArthur9.5 mi N
- Wilkesville11.7 mi E
- Zaleski13.7 mi NE
- Vinton14.5 mi SE
- Oak Hill15.3 mi S
- Richmond Dale15.9 mi W
- Centerville (Thurman)16.0 mi S
- Beaver16.5 mi W
- Rio Grande18.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wellston
What county is Wellston in?
Wellston is in Jackson County, Ohio.
What is the population of Wellston, OH?
5,412 people lived in Wellston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wellston, OH?
The ZIP code of Wellston is 45692.
What is the elevation of Wellston?
741 feet (226 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wellston?
Hamden (2.9 mi), Coalton (4.0 mi), Jackson (7.6 mi), McArthur (9.5 mi), Wilkesville (11.7 mi).
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