ZIP Code 45657

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Source:

Otway · Scioto County · Ohio

Population
2,744

11/sq mi

Median income
$63,459

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$117,500

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.7%

Median age 38.6

Land area
254.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45657 in Otway, Ohio has a population of 2,744. The median household income is $63,459, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $117,500, 58% below the US average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45657 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 254.1 square miles in Otway, Scioto County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,744 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 45657 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45657 sits at $63,459 (13% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,354. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $117,500 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $821 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45657 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scioto County, so you can benchmark 45657 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 →

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 45657, Otway, 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

2,744

Population

254.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45657?

38.6

Median Age

57.7%

Male

42.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$63,459

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$24,354

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,116

Total Housing Units

753

Occupied Units

363

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$117,500

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$821

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 45657, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,970,000.

12

Businesses

52

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 25.0%

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 45657 vs 45671 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45671 Rarden, OH 457 8.1 mi
45652 Mc Dermott, OH 3,519 7.1 mi
45616 Blue Creek, OH 1,559 8.5 mi
45663 West Portsmouth, OH 6,762 9.4 mi
45660 Peebles, OH 8,297 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45657 in?
ZIP code 45657 (Otway) 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 45657?
ZIP code 45657 in Otway, OH has a population of 2,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45657?
The median household income in ZIP 45657 is $63,459, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45657?
The median home value in ZIP 45657 is $117,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45657 is White at 99.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45657?
ZIP code 45657 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45657?
In ZIP code 45657, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45657?
In ZIP code 45657, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45657?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45657 is 12.5% 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 Otway, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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