PlainZIP

Bainbridge, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45612

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

5,303
18/sq mi
$53,500
Median income
$147,300
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bainbridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45612 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio, home to 5,303 residents across 294.6 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45612 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $147,300 for a typical home value (25% below the state average), with rent averaging $773 a month; 77.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45612, plus 6 more within Ross County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 45612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bainbridge, OH

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

Quick Facts

5,303

Population

294.6

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 45612 ranks nationally

Bainbridge, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,500 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 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 45612 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 45612 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 45612 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 45612 ranks #3 of 4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Ross County

45601 standard
Chillicothe, OH
Pop: 57,842
45628 standard
Frankfort, OH
Pop: 5,211
45644 standard
Kingston, OH
Pop: 4,249
45647 standard
Londonderry, OH
Pop: 2,484
45681 standard
South Salem, OH
Pop: 1,689
43115 standard
Clarksburg, OH
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.

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