PlainZIP

South Point, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45680

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

13,074
152/sq mi
$54,523
Median income
$164,800
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Point pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
152
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45680 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45680 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio, home to 13,074 residents across 85.8 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45680 reports a modest median household income of $54,523 (25% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,980. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. Housing costs here run $164,800 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $769 a month; 63.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 45680 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lawrence 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 45680

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Point, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45680.

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 45680, South Point, 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

13,074

Population

85.8

Area (sq mi)

152

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 45680?

43.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$54,523

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$29,980

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45680 ranks nationally

South Point, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,523 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,570

Total Housing Units

4,691

Occupied Units

879

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.3%
Renter 36.7%

$164,800

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$769

Median Rent

1981

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

+28.7%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45680 have increased 28.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 148
2021 +8.3% 160
2022 +11.3% 178
2023 -7.6% 164
2024 +28.7% 211

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 196 business establishments in ZIP 45680, employing approximately 3,771 people with a combined annual payroll of $169,738,000.

196

Businesses

3,771

Employees

$169.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 25 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 24 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 18 9.2%
Construction 16 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 8.2%
Manufacturing 12 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.1%
Finance and insurance 8 4.1%
Wholesale trade 6 3.1%
Information 3 1.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 1.5%

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 45680 vs 25507 →

ZIP 45680 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 45680 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 45680 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 45680 ranks #6 of 9 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
25507 Ceredo, WV 987 4.0 mi
45619 Chesapeake, OH 8,200 5.3 mi
41101 Ashland, KY 18,758 5.6 mi
25530 Kenova, WV 5,877 7.0 mi
45645 Kitts Hill, OH 3,036 8.0 mi
25704 Huntington, WV 16,441 7.3 mi
25703 Huntington, WV 6,751 7.2 mi
25701 Huntington, WV 23,284 9.5 mi
41129 Catlettsburg, KY 9,922 10.6 mi
45638 Ironton, OH 21,635 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

45638 standard
Ironton, OH
Pop: 21,635
45669 standard
Proctorville, OH
Pop: 10,399
45619 standard
Chesapeake, OH
Pop: 8,200
45645 standard
Kitts Hill, OH
Pop: 3,036
45659 standard
Pedro, OH
Pop: 2,973
45696 standard
Willow Wood, OH
Pop: 1,438

Related Areas

Lawrence County South Point, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45680 in? ▼
ZIP code 45680 (South Point) 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 45680? ▼
ZIP code 45680 in South Point, OH has a population of 13,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45680? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45680 is $54,523, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45680? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45680 is $164,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45680? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45680 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45680? ▼
ZIP code 45680 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 3,771 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45680? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45680 are: Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (25), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45680? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45680 increased by 28.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 45680? ▼
In ZIP code 45680, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 45680? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45680 is 21.8 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 45680? ▼
In ZIP code 45680, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45680? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45680 is 20.8% 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.