ZIP Code 45644
standardSource:
Kingston · Ross County · Ohio
- Population
- 4,249
- Median income
- $74,219
- Median home value
- $238,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.8%
- Land area
- 157.4 sq mi
27/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
New York
ZIP code 45644 in Kingston, Ohio has a population of 4,249. The median household income is $74,219, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $238,300, 14% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45644 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.4 square miles in Kingston, Ross County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,249 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 45644 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45644 sits at $74,219 (2% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,230. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $238,300 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $738 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45644 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ross County, so you can benchmark 45644 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 45644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45644.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45644, Kingston, 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
4,249
Population
157.4
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45644?
45.7
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
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?
$74,219
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$36,230
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 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?
2,138
Total Housing Units
1,996
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,300
Median Home Value
+21% vs state
$738
Median Rent
1981
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
+22.9%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45644 have increased 22.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +12.6% | 144 |
| 2020 | +7.3% | 155 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 172 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 211 |
| 2024 | — | 220 |
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 32 business establishments in ZIP 45644, employing approximately 245 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,710,000.
32
Businesses
245
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 21.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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