| ZIP Code | 45656 |
|---|---|
| City | Oak Hill |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 220/740 |
| Elevation | 726 ft |
| Latitude | 38.876478 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.591255 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,027 (51.5%) |
| Some College | 245 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 304 (7.7%) |
| Bachelors | 592 (15%) |
| Graduate Degree | 735 (18.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,846 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,400 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $816/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,069 |
| Vacant Units | 668 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,069 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 668 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 45656 is located in Oak Hill, Ohio, within Jackson County. With a population of 6,812, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 45656 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,846 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 45656 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $117,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $816 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 45656 is primarily White (96.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.0%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 45656 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 45656 in Oak Hill, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,812 residents, a median household income of $57,846, and a median home value of $117,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.