PlainZIP

Manchester, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45144

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

4,272
24/sq mi
$41,489
Median income
$136,400
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45144 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45144 covers 181.8 square miles in Manchester, Adams County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,272 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45144 reports a modest median household income of $41,489 (43% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $25,117. Local economic indicators show a 30.6% poverty rate alongside 10.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $136,400 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $667 monthly, and 75.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Adams County, letting you compare 45144 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 45144

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manchester, OH

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,272

Population

181.8

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 45144 ranks nationally

Manchester, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,489 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 45144 vs 45101 →

ZIP 45144 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 45144 ranks #2 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 45144 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 45144 ranks #4 of 5 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
45101 Aberdeen, OH 2,385 7.0 mi
45693 West Union, OH 8,981 8.3 mi
45115 Decatur, OH 78 9.4 mi
45168 Russellville, OH 1,607 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

45693 standard
West Union, OH
Pop: 8,981
45660 standard
Peebles, OH
Pop: 8,297
45679 standard
Seaman, OH
Pop: 2,812
45616 standard
Blue Creek, OH
Pop: 1,559
45650 standard
Lynx, OH
Pop: 435
45618 standard
Cherry Fork, OH
Pop: 30

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.

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