Portsmouth, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45662
Scioto County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,219
- 217/sq mi High-density area
- $36,504
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portsmouth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 217
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45662 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45662 (Portsmouth, OH) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.9 in 2023 to 176.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45662 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, with 30,219 residents across 139.5 square miles, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45662 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,504 (50% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,660. The poverty rate is 31.0%, 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 $102,200 (48% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $738; owner occupancy is 54.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scioto County, so 45662 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 45662
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portsmouth, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45662.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
158 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 56
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 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 45662, Portsmouth, 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
30,219
Population
139.5
Area (sq mi)
217
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45662?
41.1
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
1.7%
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?
$36,504
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$26,660
Per Capita Income
31.0%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45662 ranks nationally
Portsmouth, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$36,504 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
13,026housing units
13,026
Total Housing Units
11,403
Occupied Units
1,623
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,200
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1954
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
177
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+77%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45662 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.0% | 127 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 141 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 156 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 160 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 177 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 721 business establishments in ZIP 45662, employing approximately 13,123 people with a combined annual payroll of $619,875,000.
721
Businesses
13,123
Employees
$619.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 158 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 124 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 34 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.1% |
| Information | 14 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 45662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45662
Portsmouth (45662)
30,219 residents
- 45648
Lucasville (45648)
13,372 residents
- 45694
Wheelersburg (45694)
12,147 residents
- 41175 5,591
South Shore (41175)
5,591 residents
- 45653 4,179
Minford (45653)
4,179 residents
- 45629 3,438
Franklin Furnace (45629)
3,438 residents
- 41174 1,122
South Portsmouth (41174)
1,122 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45662 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45662 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45653
Minford (45653)
$82,125 median income
- 45648
Lucasville (45648)
$72,126 median income
- 45629
Franklin Furnace (45629)
$60,592 median income
- 45694
Wheelersburg (45694)
$59,876 median income
- 41174
South Portsmouth (41174)
$56,357 median income
- 41175
South Shore (41175)
$42,419 median income
- 45662
Portsmouth (45662)
$36,504 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45662 ranks #7 of 7 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 45662, 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 (30,219 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 45662 in?
ZIP code 45662 (Portsmouth) 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 45662?
ZIP code 45662 in Portsmouth, OH has a population of 30,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45662?
The median household income in ZIP 45662 is $36,504, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45662?
The median home value in ZIP 45662 is $102,200, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45662?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45662 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45662?
ZIP code 45662 has 721 business establishments employing approximately 13,123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45662?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45662 are: Health care and social assistance (158), Retail trade (124), Accommodation and food services (85). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45662?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45662 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 45662?
In ZIP code 45662, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 45662?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45662 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45662?
In ZIP code 45662, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45662?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45662 is 31.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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