| ZIP Code | 45619 |
|---|---|
| City | Chesapeake |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Area Code | 220/740 |
| Elevation | 550 ft |
| Latitude | 38.462544 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.45018 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 54% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 63 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,640 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 541 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 759 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 438 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,315 (27.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,525 ▼ 25% below avg ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $146,700 ▼ 47% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $857/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,421 |
| Vacant Units | 575 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,421 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 575 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 45619 is located in Chesapeake, Ohio, within Lawrence County. With a population of 7,273, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 45619 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,525 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 45619 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $146,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $857 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 45619 is primarily White (95.33%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has declined by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 45619 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 45619 in Chesapeake, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,273 residents, a median household income of $57,525, and a median home value of $146,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.