Chesapeake, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45619
Lawrence County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,200
- 90/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,453
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chesapeake pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 90
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45619 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 45619 (Chesapeake, OH) rose +23.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.6 in 2023 to 227.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45619 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chesapeake, Lawrence County, Ohio, home to 8,200 residents across 90.7 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45619 reports a modest median household income of $58,453 (20% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,873. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,300 (26% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $881; owner occupancy is 76.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 45619 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 45619
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chesapeake, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45619.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 45619, Chesapeake, 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
8,200
Population
90.7
Area (sq mi)
90
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45619?
39.2
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.8%
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?
$58,453
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$34,873
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45619 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Chesapeake, 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)
$58,453 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
3,477housing units
3,477
Total Housing Units
2,951
Occupied Units
526
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,300
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$881
Median Rent
1975
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
+23.3%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45619 have increased 23.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 148 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 161 |
| 2022 | +3.0% | 165 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 185 |
| 2024 | +23.3% | 228 |
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 85 business establishments in ZIP 45619, employing approximately 665 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,510,000.
85
Businesses
665
Employees
$24.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 11 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.7% |
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 45619 vs 25703 →
ZIP 45619 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25701
Huntington (25701)
23,284 residents
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
20,711 residents
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
16,441 residents
- 45680
South Point (45680)
13,074 residents
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
10,399 residents
- 45619 8,200
Chesapeake (45619)
8,200 residents
- 25702 7,788
Huntington (25702)
7,788 residents
- 25703 6,751
Huntington (25703)
6,751 residents
- 45645 3,036
Kitts Hill (45645)
3,036 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45619 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45619 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
$67,500 median income
- 45645
Kitts Hill (45645)
$64,632 median income
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
$61,329 median income
- 45619
Chesapeake (45619)
$58,453 median income
- 25701
Huntington (25701)
$56,292 median income
- 45680
South Point (45680)
$54,523 median income
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
$53,189 median income
- 25507
Ceredo (25507)
$49,245 median income
- 25702
Huntington (25702)
$40,708 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45619 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25703 | Huntington, WV | 6,751 | 3.8 mi |
| 45680 | South Point, OH | 13,074 | 5.3 mi |
| 45669 | Proctorville, OH | 10,399 | 5.3 mi |
| 45696 | Willow Wood, OH | 1,438 | 9.1 mi |
| 25701 | Huntington, WV | 23,284 | 7.6 mi |
| 25705 | Huntington, WV | 20,711 | 6.7 mi |
| 25702 | Huntington, WV | 7,788 | 7.0 mi |
| 45645 | Kitts Hill, OH | 3,036 | 8.0 mi |
| 25704 | Huntington, WV | 16,441 | 8.9 mi |
| 25507 | Ceredo, WV | 987 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45619, 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 (8,200 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 45619 in?
ZIP code 45619 (Chesapeake) is located in Lawrence County, Ohio. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45619?
ZIP code 45619 in Chesapeake, OH has a population of 8,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45619?
The median household income in ZIP 45619 is $58,453, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45619?
The median home value in ZIP 45619 is $145,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45619?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45619 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45619?
ZIP code 45619 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45619?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45619 are: Health care and social assistance (17), Retail trade (12), Construction (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45619?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45619 increased by 23.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 45619?
In ZIP code 45619, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 45619?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45619 is 19.7 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 45619?
In ZIP code 45619, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45619?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45619 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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