Kingston, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45644
Ross County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,249
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,219
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kingston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45644 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45644 covers 157.4 square miles in Kingston, Ross County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,249 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45644 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,219 (2% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,230. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $238,300 (21% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 70.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $738.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ross County, so 45644 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 45644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingston, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$36,230
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45644 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Kingston, 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)
$74,219 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,138housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45644 vs 43101 →
ZIP 45644 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45601
Chillicothe (45601)
57,842 residents
- 43113
Circleville (43113)
23,717 residents
- 43135 4,445
Laurelville (43135)
4,445 residents
- 45644 4,249
Kingston (45644)
4,249 residents
- 43154 3,150
Stoutsville (43154)
3,150 residents
- 43101 380
Adelphi (43101)
380 residents
- 43156 242
Tarlton (43156)
242 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45644 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45644 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43156
Tarlton (43156)
$93,542 median income
- 43154
Stoutsville (43154)
$91,250 median income
- 45644
Kingston (45644)
$74,219 median income
- 43135
Laurelville (43135)
$72,823 median income
- 43113
Circleville (43113)
$67,231 median income
- 45601
Chillicothe (45601)
$59,748 median income
- 43101
Adelphi (43101)
$39,107 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45644 ranks #3 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 45644, 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 (4,249 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 45644 in?
ZIP code 45644 (Kingston) is located in Ross County, Ohio. Ross County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ross-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45644?
ZIP code 45644 in Kingston, OH has a population of 4,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45644?
The median household income in ZIP 45644 is $74,219, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45644?
The median home value in ZIP 45644 is $238,300, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45644?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45644 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45644?
ZIP code 45644 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45644?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45644 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45644?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45644 increased by 22.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 45644?
In ZIP code 45644, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 45644?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45644 is 31.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45644?
In ZIP code 45644, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45644?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45644 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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