ZIP Code 45656

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Oak Hill · Jackson County · Ohio

Population
6,639

20/sq mi

Median income
$59,395

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$116,700

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.1%

Median age 36.7

Land area
337.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 45656 in Oak Hill, Ohio has a population of 6,639. The median household income is $59,395, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $116,700, 58% below the US average. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45656 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 337.0 square miles in Oak Hill, Jackson County, Ohio. The area is home to 6,639 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 45656 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45656 sits at $59,395 (19% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $27,817. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $116,700 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $841 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45656 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 45656 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 45656

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45656.

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 45656, Oak Hill, 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

6,639

Population

337.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45656?

36.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$59,395

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$27,817

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

37.6 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,994

Total Housing Units

2,459

Occupied Units

535

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$116,700

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$841

Median Rent

1981

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

+21.9%

YoY Change (2021)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45656 have increased 21.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 134
2018 127
2020 141
2021 +21.9% 172

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 45656, employing approximately 599 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,675,000.

73

Businesses

599

Employees

$19.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 21.9%
Other services (except public administration) 11 15.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 9.6%
Manufacturing 6 8.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 6.8%
Construction 5 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.5%
Wholesale trade 3 4.1%
Finance and insurance 3 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.1%

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 45656 vs 45682 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45682 South Webster, OH 2,420 7.2 mi
45685 Thurman, OH 1,251 8.6 mi
45640 Jackson, OH 15,960 10.6 mi
45688 Waterloo, OH 475 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45656 in?
ZIP code 45656 (Oak Hill) is located in Jackson County, Ohio. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45656?
ZIP code 45656 in Oak Hill, OH has a population of 6,639 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45656?
The median household income in ZIP 45656 is $59,395, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45656?
The median home value in ZIP 45656 is $116,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45656?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45656 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45656?
ZIP code 45656 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45656?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45656 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45656?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45656 increased by 21.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 45656?
In ZIP code 45656, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 45656?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45656 is 37.6 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 45656?
In ZIP code 45656, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45656?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45656 is 21.2% 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 Oak Hill, 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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