ZIP Code 45648

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Lucasville · Scioto County · Ohio

Population
13,372

36/sq mi

Median income
$72,126

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,100

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.1%

Median age 41.9

Land area
368.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 45648 in Lucasville, Ohio has a population of 13,372. The median household income is $72,126, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $174,100, 37% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45648 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 368.4 square miles in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. The area is home to 13,372 residents, producing a population density of 36 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 45648 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45648 sits at $72,126 (1% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,749. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $174,100 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $813 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45648 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scioto County, so you can benchmark 45648 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 45648

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45648.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45648, Lucasville, 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

13,372

Population

368.4

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45648?

41.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$72,126

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$33,749

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

36.4 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,989

Total Housing Units

4,307

Occupied Units

682

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$174,100

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$813

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.7%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45648 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.9% 143
2021 +0.3% 143
2022 +7.9% 154
2023 +10.8% 171
2024 +15.7% 198

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 45648, employing approximately 1,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,505,000.

97

Businesses

1,230

Employees

$43.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 26.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 14.4%
Construction 12 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 11 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 8 8.3%
Manufacturing 6 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.2%
Finance and insurance 4 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
45652 Mc Dermott, OH 3,519 7.2 mi
45642 Jasper, OH 33 8.9 mi
45661 Piketon, OH 7,657 9.7 mi
45662 Portsmouth, OH 30,219 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45648 in?
ZIP code 45648 (Lucasville) is located in Scioto County, Ohio. Scioto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scioto-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45648?
ZIP code 45648 in Lucasville, OH has a population of 13,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45648?
The median household income in ZIP 45648 is $72,126, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45648?
The median home value in ZIP 45648 is $174,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45648?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45648 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45648?
ZIP code 45648 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45648?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45648 are: Retail trade (26), Accommodation and food services (14), Construction (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45648?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45648 increased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 45648?
In ZIP code 45648, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 45648?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45648 is 36.4 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 45648?
In ZIP code 45648, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45648?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45648 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lucasville, OH

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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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