% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Ohio

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

Urban cores in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, and Youngstown display the highest SNAP participation rates, frequently exceeding 35–50%, forming distinct bright yellow and green clusters that contrast sharply with surrounding suburban zip codes where rates often fall below 10%. The southeastern Appalachian region of Ohio exhibits consistently elevated SNAP usage in the 20–35% range, reflecting persistent rural poverty, while the northwestern and west-central portions of the state generally maintain moderate to low participation levels. Suburban zip codes ringing major metro areas—particularly around Columbus and Cincinnati—stand out as deep purple pockets with rates near 0–5%, underscoring stark socioeconomic divides across short geographic distances.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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