ZIP Code 45678

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Source:

Scottown · Lawrence County · Ohio

Population
1,101

10/sq mi

Median income
$62,992

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$84,000

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.1%

Median age 51.3

Land area
105.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45678 in Scottown, Ohio has a population of 1,101. The median household income is $62,992, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $84,000, 70% below the US average. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45678 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.9 square miles in Scottown, Lawrence County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,101 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 45678 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45678 sits at $62,992 (14% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,971. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $84,000 (57% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45678 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 45678 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45678, Scottown, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,101

Population

105.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45678?

51.3

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
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 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$62,992

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$28,971

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

558

Total Housing Units

457

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$84,000

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 45678, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $382,000.

3

Businesses

11

Employees

$382K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 45678 vs 45696 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45696 Willow Wood, OH 1,438 4.0 mi
45669 Proctorville, OH 10,399 7.5 mi
45623 Crown City, OH 3,494 6.5 mi
25537 Lesage, WV 1,993 7.5 mi
45619 Chesapeake, OH 8,200 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45678 in?
ZIP code 45678 (Scottown) is located in Lawrence County, Ohio. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45678?
ZIP code 45678 in Scottown, OH has a population of 1,101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45678?
The median household income in ZIP 45678 is $62,992, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45678?
The median home value in ZIP 45678 is $84,000, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45678?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45678 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45678?
ZIP code 45678 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45678?
In ZIP code 45678, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% 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 45678?
In ZIP code 45678, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45678?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45678 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Scottown, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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