PlainZIP

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
$74,219
Median income
$238,300
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,230. Local economic indicators show a 15.0% poverty rate alongside 0.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $238,300 (21% above the state average); renters pay a median of $738 monthly, and 70.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 45644?

45.7

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

How ZIP 45644 ranks nationally

Kingston, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,219 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45644 ranks #4 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 45644 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 45644 ranks #3 of 7 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
43101 Adelphi, OH 380 5.2 mi
43135 Laurelville, OH 4,445 7.7 mi
43154 Stoutsville, OH 3,150 10.2 mi
43156 Tarlton, OH 242 7.8 mi
45601 Chillicothe, OH 57,842 11.6 mi
43113 Circleville, OH 23,717 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ross County

45601 standard
Chillicothe, OH
Pop: 57,842
45612 standard
Bainbridge, OH
Pop: 5,303
45628 standard
Frankfort, OH
Pop: 5,211
45647 standard
Londonderry, OH
Pop: 2,484
45681 standard
South Salem, OH
Pop: 1,689
43115 standard
Clarksburg, OH
Pop: 1,321

Related Areas

Ross County Kingston, OH Ohio

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.

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