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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
$36,504
Median income
$102,200
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,660. The poverty rate stands at 31.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $102,200 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $738 per month, and 54.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Scioto County, letting you compare 45662 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 45662?

41.1

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

13,026

Total Housing Units

11,403

Occupied Units

1,623

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.1%
Renter 45.9%

$102,200

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 45662 vs 41174 →

ZIP 45662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45662 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45662 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
41174 South Portsmouth, KY 1,122 7.5 mi
45694 Wheelersburg, OH 12,147 8.0 mi
41175 South Shore, KY 5,591 9.8 mi
45653 Minford, OH 4,179 8.9 mi
45648 Lucasville, OH 13,372 10.5 mi
45629 Franklin Furnace, OH 3,438 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scioto County

45648 standard
Lucasville, OH
Pop: 13,372
45694 standard
Wheelersburg, OH
Pop: 12,147
45663 standard
West Portsmouth, OH
Pop: 6,762
45653 standard
Minford, OH
Pop: 4,179
45652 standard
Mc Dermott, OH
Pop: 3,519
45629 standard
Franklin Furnace, OH
Pop: 3,438

Related Areas

Scioto County Portsmouth, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.