Piketon, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45661
Pike County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,657
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,633
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Piketon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45661 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45661 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio, home to 7,657 residents across 264.0 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45661 reports a modest median household income of $52,633 (28% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,943. The poverty rate is 23.0%, 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 $155,100 (21% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $863; owner occupancy is 62.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Pike County, so 45661 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 45661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Piketon, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45661.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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 45661, Piketon, 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
7,657
Population
264.0
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45661?
39.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
0.2%
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?
$52,633
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$27,943
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45661 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Piketon, 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)
$52,633 18th percentile higher than 18% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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
2,942housing units
2,942
Total Housing Units
2,629
Occupied Units
313
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,100
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$863
Median Rent
1986
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
+19.4%
YoY Change (2022)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45661 have increased 19.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -6.9% | 125 |
| 2019 | +16.7% | 146 |
| 2020 | -0.1% | 146 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 156 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 187 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 125 business establishments in ZIP 45661, employing approximately 3,764 people with a combined annual payroll of $274,878,000.
125
Businesses
3,764
Employees
$274.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 14 | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.4% |
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 45661 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45690
Waverly (45690)
14,412 residents
- 45648
Lucasville (45648)
13,372 residents
- 45661
Piketon (45661)
7,657 residents
- 45671 457
Rarden (45671)
457 residents
- 45642 33
Jasper (45642)
33 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45661 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45648
Lucasville (45648)
$72,126 median income
- 45690
Waverly (45690)
$54,333 median income
- 45661
Piketon (45661)
$52,633 median income
- 45671
Rarden (45671)
$51,442 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45661 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 45661, 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 (7,657 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 45661 in?
ZIP code 45661 (Piketon) is located in Pike County, Ohio. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45661?
ZIP code 45661 in Piketon, OH has a population of 7,657 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45661?
The median household income in ZIP 45661 is $52,633, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45661?
The median home value in ZIP 45661 is $155,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45661?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45661 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45661?
ZIP code 45661 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 3,764 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45661?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45661 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (15), Construction (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45661?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45661 increased by 19.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 45661?
In ZIP code 45661, 64.6% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 45661?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45661 is 29.6 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 45661?
In ZIP code 45661, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45661?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45661 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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