ZIP Code 45616

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Blue Creek · Adams County · Ohio

Population
1,559

7/sq mi

Median income
$67,614

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,700

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.8%

Median age 54.2

Land area
213.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45616 in Blue Creek, Ohio has a population of 1,559. The median household income is $67,614, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $182,700, 34% below the US average. 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 213.6 square miles in Blue Creek, Adams County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,559 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 45616 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45616 sits at $67,614 (7% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $27,019. The poverty rate stands at 33.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $182,700 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $686 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 45616 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 45616, Blue Creek, 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

1,559

Population

213.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45616?

54.2

Median Age

58.6%

Male

41.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$67,614

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$27,019

Per Capita Income

33.6%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

762

Total Housing Units

475

Occupied Units

287

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$182,700

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$686

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 45616, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,810,000.

12

Businesses

96

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 25.0%

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 45616 vs 45684 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45684 Stout, OH 1,804 5.8 mi
45650 Lynx, OH 435 6.1 mi
45657 Otway, OH 2,744 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45616 in?
ZIP code 45616 (Blue Creek) 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 45616?
ZIP code 45616 in Blue Creek, OH has a population of 1,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45616?
The median household income in ZIP 45616 is $67,614, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45616?
The median home value in ZIP 45616 is $182,700, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45616 is White at 99.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45616?
ZIP code 45616 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45616?
In ZIP code 45616, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 45616?
In ZIP code 45616, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45616 is 33.6% 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 Blue Creek, OH

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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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