Rio Grande, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45674
Gallia County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 584
- 139/sq mi High-density area
- $20,865
- Median income Below-median income area
- $185,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rio Grande pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 139
- people per sq mi
- 12%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45674 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45674 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rio Grande, Gallia County, Ohio, home to just 584 residents across 4.2 square miles, a density of 139 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45674 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $20,865 (71% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,451. Economic pressure is pronounced: 54.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.2%. Median home value is $185,700 (6% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $391; 12.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gallia County, so 45674 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 45674
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rio Grande, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45674.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 45674, Rio Grande, 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
584
Population
4.2
Area (sq mi)
139
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45674?
21.2
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$20,865
Median Household Income
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$15,451
Per Capita Income
54.6%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 45674 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Rio Grande, 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)
$20,865 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio 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
252housing units
252
Total Housing Units
195
Occupied Units
57
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,700
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$391
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 45674, employing approximately 689 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,406,000.
18
Businesses
689
Employees
$18.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 33.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 27.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 16.7% |
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 45674 vs 45685 →
ZIP 45674 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45631
Gallipolis (45631)
15,048 residents
- 45614 5,080
Bidwell (45614)
5,080 residents
- 45686 3,397
Vinton (45686)
3,397 residents
- 45658 2,787
Patriot (45658)
2,787 residents
- 45685 1,251
Thurman (45685)
1,251 residents
- 45674 584
Rio Grande (45674)
584 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45674 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45674 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45658
Patriot (45658)
$64,162 median income
- 45685
Thurman (45685)
$61,700 median income
- 45614
Bidwell (45614)
$60,000 median income
- 45631
Gallipolis (45631)
$56,835 median income
- 45686
Vinton (45686)
$55,030 median income
- 45674 $20,865
Rio Grande (45674)
$20,865 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45674 ranks #6 of 6 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 45674, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 45674 in?
ZIP code 45674 (Rio Grande) is located in Gallia County, Ohio. Gallia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gallia-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45674?
ZIP code 45674 in Rio Grande, OH has a population of 584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45674?
The median household income in ZIP 45674 is $20,865, which is 73% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45674?
The median home value in ZIP 45674 is $185,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45674?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45674 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45674?
ZIP code 45674 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 689 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45674?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45674 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45674?
In ZIP code 45674, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 45674?
In ZIP code 45674, approximately 12.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 87.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45674?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45674 is 54.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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