ZIP Code 45172

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Sinking Spring · Highland County · Ohio

Population
131

115/sq mi

Median income
$107,951

▲ 42% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$149,100

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
1.2%

Median age 31

Land area
1.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45172 in Sinking Spring, Ohio has a population of 131. The median household income is $107,951, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $149,100, 46% below the US average. 1.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45172 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Sinking Spring, Highland County, Ohio. The area is home to 131 residents, producing a population density of 115 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 45172 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45172 sits at $107,951 (48% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,280. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.9%. On housing, the median home value is $149,100 (24% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45172 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Highland County, so you can benchmark 45172 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 →

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 45172, Sinking Spring, 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

131

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

115

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45172?

31.0

Median Age

64.0%

Male

36.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
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 6.5%
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?

$107,951

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$24,280

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.2%

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

What does housing look like?

95

Total Housing Units

95

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.7%
Renter 6.3%

$149,100

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 45172, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $335,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$335K

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 45172 vs 45646 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45646 Latham, OH 370 3.4 mi
45660 Peebles, OH 8,297 6.2 mi
45624 Cynthiana, OH 31 7.0 mi
45671 Rarden, OH 457 10.7 mi
45612 Bainbridge, OH 5,303 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45172 in?
ZIP code 45172 (Sinking Spring) is located in Highland County, Ohio. Highland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/highland-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45172?
ZIP code 45172 in Sinking Spring, OH has a population of 131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45172?
The median household income in ZIP 45172 is $107,951, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45172?
The median home value in ZIP 45172 is $149,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45172?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45172 is White at 93.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45172?
ZIP code 45172 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45172?
In ZIP code 45172, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.2% 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 45172?
In ZIP code 45172, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45172?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45172 is 11.4% 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 Sinking Spring, OH

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

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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