| ZIP Code | 45601 |
|---|---|
| City | Chillicothe |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Ross County |
| Area Code | 220/740 |
| Elevation | 693 ft |
| Latitude | 39.31206 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.957071 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39141 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 16.6% ▲ 66% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.9% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 456 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 16,142 (43.1%) |
| Some College | 5,464 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 4,933 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,224 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,200 (19.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,430 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,800 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $858/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,358 |
| Vacant Units | 1,782 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,358 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,782 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 45601 is located in Chillicothe, Ohio, within Ross County. With a population of 56,453, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 45601 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,430 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 45601 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $160,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $858 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 45601 is primarily White (86.08%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.6%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 45601 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 45601 in Chillicothe, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 56,453 residents, a median household income of $57,430, and a median home value of $160,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.