Crown City, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45623
Gallia County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,494
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,118
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crown City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45623 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45623 covers 186.8 square miles in Crown City, Gallia County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,494 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45623 reports a modest median household income of $57,118 (22% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,872. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $125,700 (36% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $827; owner occupancy is 81.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gallia County, so 45623 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 45623
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crown City, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45623.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 45623, Crown City, 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
3,494
Population
186.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45623?
43.4
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
1.5%
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?
$57,118
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$31,872
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 45623 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Crown City, 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)
$57,118 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
1,540housing units
1,540
Total Housing Units
1,257
Occupied Units
283
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,700
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$827
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 45623, employing approximately 134 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,639,000.
22
Businesses
134
Employees
$9.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 27.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 13.6% |
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 45623 vs 25537 →
ZIP 45623 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
10,399 residents
- 45623 3,494
Crown City (45623)
3,494 residents
- 45658 2,787
Patriot (45658)
2,787 residents
- 25515 2,335
Gallipolis Ferry (25515)
2,335 residents
- 25537 1,993
Lesage (25537)
1,993 residents
- 25520 1,561
Glenwood (25520)
1,561 residents
- 45678 1,101
Scottown (45678)
1,101 residents
- 25503 729
Ashton (25503)
729 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45623 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45623 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25537
Lesage (25537)
$68,385 median income
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
$67,500 median income
- 45658
Patriot (45658)
$64,162 median income
- 45678
Scottown (45678)
$62,992 median income
- 45623
Crown City (45623)
$57,118 median income
- 25520
Glenwood (25520)
$51,875 median income
- 25515
Gallipolis Ferry (25515)
$46,904 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45623 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45623, 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 (3,494 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 45623 in?
ZIP code 45623 (Crown City) is located in Gallia County, Ohio. Gallia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gallia-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45623?
ZIP code 45623 in Crown City, OH has a population of 3,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45623?
The median household income in ZIP 45623 is $57,118, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45623?
The median home value in ZIP 45623 is $125,700, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45623?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45623 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45623?
ZIP code 45623 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45623?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45623 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45623?
In ZIP code 45623, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 45623?
In ZIP code 45623, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45623?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45623 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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