PlainZIP

West Portsmouth, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45663

Scioto County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,762
40/sq mi
$48,613
Median income
$128,500
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Portsmouth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45663 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45663 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, home to 6,762 residents across 167.8 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45663 reports a modest median household income of $48,613 (33% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,238. Poverty here runs at 18.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $128,500 (35% below the state average); renters pay a median of $721 monthly, and 71.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 45663 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Scioto County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 45663

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Portsmouth, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45663.

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 45663, West 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

6,762

Population

167.8

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45663?

39.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
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 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$48,613

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$28,238

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45663 ranks nationally

West Portsmouth, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,613 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,187

Total Housing Units

2,971

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$128,500

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$721

Median Rent

1964

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

+28.1%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45663 have increased 28.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 132
2021 +15.6% 153
2022 -1.9% 150
2023 +27.2% 191
2024 +28.1% 245

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 70 business establishments in ZIP 45663, employing approximately 541 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,747,000.

70

Businesses

541

Employees

$14.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 18.6%
Construction 12 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 8 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 8 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 5.7%

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 45663 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 45663 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 45663 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 45663 ranks #4 of 6 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
45630 Friendship, OH 118 3.4 mi
45652 Mc Dermott, OH 3,519 5.9 mi
41166 Quincy, KY 919 7.7 mi
41174 South Portsmouth, KY 1,122 5.8 mi
45657 Otway, OH 2,744 9.4 mi
41175 South Shore, KY 5,591 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scioto County

45662 standard
Portsmouth, OH
Pop: 30,219
45648 standard
Lucasville, OH
Pop: 13,372
45694 standard
Wheelersburg, OH
Pop: 12,147
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 West Portsmouth, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45663 in? ▼
ZIP code 45663 (West 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 45663? ▼
ZIP code 45663 in West Portsmouth, OH has a population of 6,762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45663? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45663 is $48,613, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45663? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45663 is $128,500, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45663? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45663 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45663? ▼
ZIP code 45663 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45663? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45663 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (12), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45663? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45663 increased by 28.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 45663? ▼
In ZIP code 45663, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 45663? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45663 is 24.2 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 45663? ▼
In ZIP code 45663, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45663? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45663 is 18.1% 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.