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 High-density area
- $54,523
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45680 (South Point, OH) rose +28.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 164.3 in 2023 to 211.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,980. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,800 (16% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $769; owner occupancy is 63.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 45680 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 45680
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Point, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45680.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 45680?
43.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$54,523
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$29,980
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45680 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
South Point, 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)
$54,523 20th percentile higher than 20% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,570housing units
5,570
Total Housing Units
4,691
Occupied Units
879
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,800
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 25701
Huntington (25701)
23,284 residents
- 45638
Ironton (45638)
21,635 residents
- 41101
Ashland (41101)
18,758 residents
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
16,441 residents
- 45680
South Point (45680)
13,074 residents
- 41129
Catlettsburg (41129)
9,922 residents
- 45619 8,200
Chesapeake (45619)
8,200 residents
- 25703 6,751
Huntington (25703)
6,751 residents
- 25530 5,877
Kenova (25530)
5,877 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45680 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45680 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25530
Kenova (25530)
$70,508 median income
- 45645
Kitts Hill (45645)
$64,632 median income
- 41129
Catlettsburg (41129)
$60,885 median income
- 45619
Chesapeake (45619)
$58,453 median income
- 25701
Huntington (25701)
$56,292 median income
- 45680
South Point (45680)
$54,523 median income
- 41101
Ashland (41101)
$53,889 median income
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
$53,189 median income
- 45638
Ironton (45638)
$52,728 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45680, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,074 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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