ZIP Code 45638
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Ironton · Lawrence County · Ohio
- Population
- 21,635
- Median income
- $52,728
- Median home value
- $119,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.6%
- Land area
- 200.9 sq mi
108/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 57% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
New York
ZIP code 45638 in Ironton, Ohio has a population of 21,635. The median household income is $52,728, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $119,000, 57% below the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45638 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.9 square miles in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio. The area is home to 21,635 residents, producing a population density of 108 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 45638 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45638 sits at $52,728 (28% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,408. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $119,000 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $807 per month, and 68.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45638 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 45638 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 45638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45638.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Finance and insurance 25
Finance and insurance
25 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45638, Ironton, 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
21,635
Population
200.9
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45638?
40.1
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
0.2%
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?
$52,728
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$29,408
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,216
Total Housing Units
7,917
Occupied Units
1,299
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,000
Median Home Value
-40% vs state
$807
Median Rent
1962
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
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45638 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 144 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 159 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 175 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 194 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 193 |
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 334 business establishments in ZIP 45638, employing approximately 4,584 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,517,000.
334
Businesses
4,584
Employees
$219.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 69 | 20.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 19 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.1% |
| Utilities | 6 | 1.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.5% |
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 45638 vs 41183 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41183 | Worthington, KY | 1,618 | 3.3 mi |
| 41169 | Russell, KY | 5,354 | 3.1 mi |
| 41139 | Flatwoods, KY | 8,271 | 4.2 mi |
| 41101 | Ashland, KY | 18,758 | 6.4 mi |
| 45645 | Kitts Hill, OH | 3,036 | 7.9 mi |
| 45659 | Pedro, OH | 2,973 | 8.1 mi |
| 45636 | Haverhill, OH | 148 | 8.1 mi |
| 41102 | Ashland, KY | 21,712 | 10.1 mi |
| 45629 | Franklin Furnace, OH | 3,438 | 9.5 mi |
| 45680 | South Point, OH | 13,074 | 10.3 mi |
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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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