US ZIP Code
45688

Waterloo, OH

Lawrence County  ·  Ohio

● Active
👥 204 Population ↓ 65% since 2019
💰 $25,500 Median HH Income
▼ 67% below avg ↓ 30% since 2019
🎂 41.2 Median Age ↑ 3% since 2019
🎓 25.2% College Grads
▼ 35% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code45688
CityWaterloo
StateOhio (OH)
CountyLawrence County
Area Code220/740
Elevation846 ft
Latitude38.73108
Longitude-82.54324
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS39087
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 46.6% (95) Female 53.4% (109) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Other: 2%Race
White98.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
25–44
31%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.04
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate63 (48.1%)
Some College35 (26.7%)
Bachelors29 (22.1%)
Graduate Degree4 (3.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.1%Some College: 26.7%Bachelors: 22.1%Graduate: 3.1%Edu
HS Grad48.1%
Some College26.7%
Bachelors22.1%
Graduate3.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.0%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
13%
$150k–200k
25%
$300k–500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,500 ▼ 67% below avg ↓ 30% since 2019
Median Rent$664/mo ↓ 16% since 2019
Total Units166
Vacant Units66
Avg HH Size2.04

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–50k
22%
$75k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
9%
$150k–200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
63%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%

Summary

Total Units166
Vacant66
Owner Occupied68.0%
Renter Occupied32.0%
Avg HH Size2.04
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 45688 is in Waterloo, OH, in Lawrence County.
ZIP code 45688 is located in Ohio (OH).
ZIP code 45688 is in Lawrence County, OH.
ZIP 45688 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 45688 is 204 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 45688 is $25,500 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 45688

ZIP code 45688 is located in Waterloo, Ohio, within Lawrence County. With a population of 204, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 45688 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $25,500 is well below the national average.

Renters can expect to pay around $664 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 45688 is primarily White (98.04%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.6%. Household income has declined by 30% since 2019.

About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.

Overall, ZIP code 45688 in Waterloo, OH is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.