ZIP Code 45692
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Wellston · Jackson County · Ohio
- Population
- 8,773
- Median income
- $55,301
- Median home value
- $134,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.3%
- Land area
- 211.9 sq mi
41/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.3
New York
ZIP code 45692 in Wellston, Ohio has a population of 8,773. The median household income is $55,301, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $134,100, 52% below the US average. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45692 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 211.9 square miles in Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio. The area is home to 8,773 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 45692 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45692 sits at $55,301 (24% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,036. The poverty rate stands at 23.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $134,100 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $714 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45692 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 45692 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 45692
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45692.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45692, Wellston, 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
8,773
Population
211.9
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45692?
39.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$55,301
Median Household Income
-24% vs state
$30,036
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,609
Total Housing Units
3,199
Occupied Units
410
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state
$714
Median Rent
1978
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
-10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45692 have decreased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | 136 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 150 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 170 |
| 2023 | +19.6% | 203 |
| 2024 | -10.1% | 183 |
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 108 business establishments in ZIP 45692, employing approximately 2,338 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,341,000.
108
Businesses
2,338
Employees
$108.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 14 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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