PlainZIP

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
$58,453
Median income
$145,300
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,873. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $145,300 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $881 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 45619 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lawrence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45619?

39.2

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$34,873

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45619 ranks nationally

Chesapeake, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,453 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,477

Total Housing Units

2,951

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$145,300

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45619 ranks #6 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 45619 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 45619 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

45638 standard
Ironton, OH
Pop: 21,635
45680 standard
South Point, OH
Pop: 13,074
45669 standard
Proctorville, OH
Pop: 10,399
45645 standard
Kitts Hill, OH
Pop: 3,036
45659 standard
Pedro, OH
Pop: 2,973
45696 standard
Willow Wood, OH
Pop: 1,438

Related Areas

Lawrence County Chesapeake, OH Ohio

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.

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