ZIP Code 45685

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Thurman · Gallia County · Ohio

Population
1,251

16/sq mi

Median income
$61,700

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,000

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.9%

Median age 38.3

Land area
78.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45685 in Thurman, Ohio has a population of 1,251. The median household income is $61,700, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $115,000, 59% below the US average. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45685 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.2 square miles in Thurman, Gallia County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,251 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 45685 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45685 sits at $61,700 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,128. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $115,000 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $856 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45685 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gallia County, so you can benchmark 45685 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 45685, Thurman, 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

1,251

Population

78.2

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45685?

38.3

Median Age

58.5%

Male

41.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.2%
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 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$61,700

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$33,128

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

433

Total Housing Units

336

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$115,000

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 45685, employing approximately 86 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,615,000.

15

Businesses

86

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 46.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 33.3%

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 45685 vs 45674 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45674 Rio Grande, OH 584 5.3 mi
45686 Vinton, OH 3,397 7.0 mi
45656 Oak Hill, OH 6,639 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45685 in?
ZIP code 45685 (Thurman) 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 45685?
ZIP code 45685 in Thurman, OH has a population of 1,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45685?
The median household income in ZIP 45685 is $61,700, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45685?
The median home value in ZIP 45685 is $115,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45685?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45685 is White at 99.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45685?
ZIP code 45685 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 86 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45685?
In ZIP code 45685, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 45685?
In ZIP code 45685, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45685?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45685 is 13.4% 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 Thurman, OH

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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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