Comparison to Surrounding Areas
The median household income ($59,625) for 50238 is less than the median household income for 50049 ($61,190), 50060 ($63,438), Lucas County ($61,793), and Wayne County ($61,964). But it's more than 52569 ($51,477), 52583 ($52,083), and Russell city ($44,821).
| 50238 | $59,625 |
| Russell city | $44,821 |
| Lucas County | $61,793 |
| Wayne County | $61,964 |
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The average household income ($69,900) for 50238 is less than the average household income for 50049 ($75,481), 50060 ($94,484), 52569 ($105,912), Lucas County ($75,764), and Wayne County ($90,040). But it's more than 52583 ($67,743) and Russell city ($53,029).
| 50238 | $69,900 |
| Russell city | $53,029 |
| Lucas County | $75,764 |
| Wayne County | $90,040 |
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The per-capita income for 50238 is $30,714. The per capita income ($30,714) for 50238 is less than the per capita income for 50049 ($31,580), 50060 ($40,802), 52569 ($51,639), Lucas County ($32,274), and Wayne County ($36,445). But it's more than 52583 ($25,540) and Russell city ($28,574).
| 50238 | $30,714 |
| Russell city | $28,574 |
| Lucas County | $32,274 |
| Wayne County | $36,445 |
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3.5% of households make over $200,000 a year. The percent high income households (3.5%) for 50238 is less than the percent high income households for 50060 (10.3%), 52569 (3.7%), and Wayne County (6.7%). But it's more than 50049 (3.3%), 52583 (2.8%), Lucas County (3.4%), and Russell city (0.6%).
| 50238 | 3.5% |
| Russell city | 0.6% |
| Lucas County | 3.4% |
| Wayne County | 6.7% |
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| under 25 years | 25 to 44 years | 45 to 64 years | 65 years and over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50238 | $93,750 | $84,450 | $66,442 | $33,906 |
| Russell city | $93,750 | $93,000 | $58,125 | $-1 |
| Lucas County | $61,535 | $75,571 | $77,773 | $36,847 |
| Wayne County | $58,864 | $73,750 | $80,333 | $43,589 |
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All income statistics above are the most current, comparable income statistics available from the US Census Bureau and are from the American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates. You can find this information and other demographics for 50238 on the US Census Bureau’s website. These values are in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars and were downloaded on 29 January 2026.
Margins of error for the income data are:
| Median Household Income | Average Household Income | Per Capita Income | High Income Households | Median Household Income by Age of Householder | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| under 25 | 25 to 44 | 45 to 64 | 65+ | |||||
| 50238 | +/-$20,158 | +/-$10,834 | +/-$4,004 | +/-2.7% | +/-$21,296 | +/-$30,969 | +/-$15,683 | +/-$25,419 |
| Russell city | +/-$16,347 | +/-$10,164 | +/-$3,567 | +/-1.0% | +/-$21,296 | +/-$33,225 | +/-$12,458 | +/-$-1 |
| Lucas County | +/-$2,738 | +/-$6,102 | +/-$2,179 | +/-1.6% | +/-$5,166 | +/-$7,141 | +/-$6,801 | +/-$9,204 |
| Wayne County | +/-$4,667 | +/-$8,295 | +/-$3,411 | +/-2.1% | +/-$20,352 | +/-$9,542 | +/-$11,128 | +/-$4,783 |