PlainZIP

West Elkton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45070

Preble County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

192
184/sq mi
$50,417
Median income
$87,500
Median home value
5.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Elkton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
184
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45070 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Elkton, Preble County, Ohio, home to just 192 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45070 reports a modest median household income of $50,417 (31% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $22,352. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.9%. Housing costs here run $87,500 for a typical home value (56% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,417 a month; 86.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Preble County, letting you compare 45070 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45070, West Elkton, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

192

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

184

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45070?

29.7

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,417

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$22,352

Per Capita Income

27.5%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 45070 ranks nationally

West Elkton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,417 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

68

Total Housing Units

59

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$87,500

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,417

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 45070, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,000.

4

Businesses

7

Employees

$266K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 45070 vs 45064 →

ZIP 45070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45070 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 45070 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
45064 Somerville, OH 2,857 2.8 mi
45330 Gratis, OH 834 4.4 mi
45062 Seven Mile, OH 688 7.6 mi
45311 Camden, OH 6,367 6.3 mi
45042 Middletown, OH 26,451 7.0 mi
45381 West Alexandria, OH 5,509 10.0 mi
45067 Trenton, OH 13,898 8.2 mi
45325 Farmersville, OH 2,647 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Preble County

45320 standard
Eaton, OH
Pop: 15,691
45311 standard
Camden, OH
Pop: 6,367
45381 standard
West Alexandria, OH
Pop: 5,509
45338 standard
Lewisburg, OH
Pop: 5,298
45347 standard
New Paris, OH
Pop: 4,324
45382 standard
West Manchester, OH
Pop: 1,269

Related Areas

Preble County West Elkton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45070 in? ▼
ZIP code 45070 (West Elkton) is located in Preble County, Ohio. Preble County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/preble-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45070? ▼
ZIP code 45070 in West Elkton, OH has a population of 192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45070 is $50,417, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45070 is $87,500, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45070 is White at 97.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45070? ▼
ZIP code 45070 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45070? ▼
In ZIP code 45070, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45070? ▼
In ZIP code 45070, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45070 is 27.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.