Wellston, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45692
Jackson County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,773
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,301
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wellston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45692 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 45692 (Wellston, OH) fell -10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.1 in 2023 to 182.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45692 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio, home to 8,773 residents across 211.9 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45692 reports a modest median household income of $55,301 (24% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,036. The poverty rate is 23.0%, 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 $134,100 (32% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $714; owner occupancy is 71.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jackson County, so 45692 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 45692
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellston, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,036
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45692 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Wellston, 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)
$55,301 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
3,609housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45692 vs 45621 →
ZIP 45692 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45640
Jackson (45640)
15,960 residents
- 45692
Wellston (45692)
8,773 residents
- 45634 2,112
Hamden (45634)
2,112 residents
- 45672 1,749
Ray (45672)
1,749 residents
- 45621 313
Coalton (45621)
313 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45692 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45692 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45640
Jackson (45640)
$59,566 median income
- 45692
Wellston (45692)
$55,301 median income
- 45634
Hamden (45634)
$51,477 median income
- 45672
Ray (45672)
$49,231 median income
- 45621
Coalton (45621)
$46,932 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45692 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45692, 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 (8,773 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 45692 in?
ZIP code 45692 (Wellston) is located in Jackson County, Ohio. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45692?
ZIP code 45692 in Wellston, OH has a population of 8,773 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45692?
The median household income in ZIP 45692 is $55,301, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45692?
The median home value in ZIP 45692 is $134,100, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45692?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45692 is White at 97.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45692?
ZIP code 45692 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 2,338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45692?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45692 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45692?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45692 decreased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 45692?
In ZIP code 45692, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 45692?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45692 is 32.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45692?
In ZIP code 45692, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45692?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45692 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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