Oak Hill, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45656
Jackson County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,639
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,395
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oak Hill pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45656 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45656 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oak Hill, Jackson County, Ohio, home to 6,639 residents across 337.0 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45656 reports a modest median household income of $59,395 (19% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,817. The poverty rate is 21.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,700 (41% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $841; owner occupancy is 79.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jackson County, so 45656 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 45656
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oak Hill, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45656.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 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 45656, Oak Hill, 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
6,639
Population
337.0
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45656?
36.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$59,395
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$27,817
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
37.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45656 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Oak Hill, 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)
$59,395 28th percentile higher than 28% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,994housing units
2,994
Total Housing Units
2,459
Occupied Units
535
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,700
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$841
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
+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 45656 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45640
Jackson (45640)
15,960 residents
- 45656
Oak Hill (45656)
6,639 residents
- 45682 2,420
South Webster (45682)
2,420 residents
- 45685 1,251
Thurman (45685)
1,251 residents
- 45688 475
Waterloo (45688)
475 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45656 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45656 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45685
Thurman (45685)
$61,700 median income
- 45640
Jackson (45640)
$59,566 median income
- 45656
Oak Hill (45656)
$59,395 median income
- 45682
South Webster (45682)
$56,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45656 ranks #3 of 4 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 45656, 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 (6,639 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 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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