| ZIP Code | 45657 |
|---|---|
| City | Otway |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Scioto County |
| Area Code | 220/740 |
| Elevation | 585 ft |
| Latitude | 38.843669 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.236462 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39145 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 23.3% ▼ 40% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.2% ▲ 67% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 585 (49.3%) |
| Some College | 139 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 186 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 128 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 148 (12.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,946 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $122,900 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 79% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $819/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,127 |
| Vacant Units | 436 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,127 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 436 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 45657 is located in Otway, Ohio, within Scioto County. With a population of 1,697, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.7 years. Economically, 45657 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,946 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 45657 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $122,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $819 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 79% since 2019.
The population of 45657 is primarily White (99.65%). Residents are less-educated — 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 45657 stands at 8.2%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 45657 in Otway, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,697 residents, a median household income of $57,946, and a median home value of $122,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.