South Charleston, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45368
Clark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,727
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,850
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Charleston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45368 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45368 (South Charleston, OH) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.7 in 2023 to 226.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45368 covers 204.6 square miles in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,727 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45368 reports a modest median household income of $60,850 (17% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,367. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,600 (14% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $733; 71.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 45368 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 45368
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Charleston, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45368.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45368, South Charleston, 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
4,727
Population
204.6
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45368?
47.1
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$60,850
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$40,367
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45368 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
South Charleston, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,850 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,001housing units
2,001
Total Housing Units
1,906
Occupied Units
95
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$733
Median Rent
1972
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45368 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 149 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 171 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 198 |
| 2023 | +12.8% | 224 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 226 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 45368, employing approximately 916 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,144,000.
54
Businesses
916
Employees
$47.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 18.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.6% |
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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ZIP 45368 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45503
Springfield (45503)
32,999 residents
- 45505
Springfield (45505)
20,197 residents
- 45314 5,916
Cedarville (45314)
5,916 residents
- 45368 4,727
South Charleston (45368)
4,727 residents
- 45369 3,545
South Vienna (45369)
3,545 residents
- 43153 971
South Solon (43153)
971 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45368 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45368 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43153
South Solon (43153)
$90,417 median income
- 45369
South Vienna (45369)
$88,578 median income
- 45314
Cedarville (45314)
$84,844 median income
- 45368
South Charleston (45368)
$60,850 median income
- 45503
Springfield (45503)
$59,595 median income
- 45505
Springfield (45505)
$43,819 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45368 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45368, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,727 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 45368 in?
ZIP code 45368 (South Charleston) is located in Clark County, Ohio. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45368?
ZIP code 45368 in South Charleston, OH has a population of 4,727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45368?
The median household income in ZIP 45368 is $60,850, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45368?
The median home value in ZIP 45368 is $168,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45368?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45368 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45368?
ZIP code 45368 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 916 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45368?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45368 are: Construction (10), Transportation and warehousing (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45368?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45368 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 45368?
In ZIP code 45368, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 45368?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45368 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45368?
In ZIP code 45368, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45368?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45368 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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