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ZIP Code 45144

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Manchester · Adams County · Ohio

Population
4,272

24/sq mi

Median income
$41,489

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$136,400

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.4%

Median age 41.3

Land area
181.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 45144 in Manchester, Ohio has a population of 4,272. The median household income is $41,489, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $136,400, 51% below the US average. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45144 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 181.8 square miles in Manchester, Adams County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,272 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 45144 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45144 sits at $41,489 (43% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $25,117. The poverty rate stands at 30.6% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $136,400 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $667 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45144 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 45144 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 45144

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45144.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45144, Manchester, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,272

Population

181.8

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45144?

41.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$41,489

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$25,117

Per Capita Income

30.6%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,046

Total Housing Units

1,726

Occupied Units

320

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$136,400

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$667

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-5.9%

YoY Change (2021)

171

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+71%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45144 have decreased 5.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 — 136
2020 — 182
2021 -5.9% 171

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 45144, employing approximately 277 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,566,000.

29

Businesses

277

Employees

$8.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 24.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 13.8%
Manufacturing 3 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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45101 Aberdeen, OH 2,385 7.0 mi
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45168 Russellville, OH 1,607 12.3 mi

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Related Areas

Adams County Manchester, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45144 in? ▼
ZIP code 45144 (Manchester) is located in Adams County, Ohio. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45144? ▼
ZIP code 45144 in Manchester, OH has a population of 4,272 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45144? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45144 is $41,489, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45144? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45144 is $136,400, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45144? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45144 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45144? ▼
ZIP code 45144 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45144? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45144 are: Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45144? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45144 decreased by 5.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45144? ▼
In ZIP code 45144, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 45144? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45144 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45144? ▼
In ZIP code 45144, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45144? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45144 is 30.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Manchester, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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