ZIP Code 45656
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Oak Hill · Jackson County · Ohio
- Population
- 6,639
- Median income
- $59,395
- Median home value
- $116,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.1%
- Land area
- 337.0 sq mi
20/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.7
New York
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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)
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.
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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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