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ZIP Code 45612

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Bainbridge · Ross County · Ohio

Population
5,303

18/sq mi

Median income
$53,500

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$147,300

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.1%

Median age 45.3

Land area
294.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 45612 in Bainbridge, Ohio has a population of 5,303. The median household income is $53,500, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $147,300, 47% below the US average. 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45612 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 294.6 square miles in Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,303 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 45612 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45612 sits at $53,500 (27% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,090. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $147,300 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $773 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45612 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ross County, so you can benchmark 45612 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 45612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45612.

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 45612, Bainbridge, 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

5,303

Population

294.6

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45612?

45.3

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
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?

$53,500

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$28,090

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,354

Total Housing Units

2,088

Occupied Units

266

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$147,300

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$773

Median Rent

1991

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)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45612 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.2% 140
2020 +6.0% 149
2021 +17.7% 175
2022 -1.2% 173
2024 — 189

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 62 business establishments in ZIP 45612, employing approximately 393 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,314,000.

62

Businesses

393

Employees

$15.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 24.2%
Construction 8 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 9.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.5%
Finance and insurance 4 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.5%

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 45612 vs 45681 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45681 South Salem, OH 1,689 6.3 mi
45624 Cynthiana, OH 31 5.1 mi
45617 Bourneville, OH 71 7.6 mi
45646 Latham, OH 370 10.0 mi
45123 Greenfield, OH 8,671 11.1 mi
45172 Sinking Spring, OH 131 11.5 mi

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Pop: 1,321

Related Areas

Ross County Bainbridge, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45612 in? ▼
ZIP code 45612 (Bainbridge) is located in Ross County, Ohio. Ross County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ross-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45612? ▼
ZIP code 45612 in Bainbridge, OH has a population of 5,303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45612 is $53,500, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45612 is $147,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45612 is White at 92.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45612? ▼
ZIP code 45612 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45612? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45612 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45612? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45612 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 45612? ▼
In ZIP code 45612, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 45612? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45612 is 33.0 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 45612? ▼
In ZIP code 45612, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45612 is 13.4% 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 Bainbridge, 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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