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West Union, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45693

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

8,981
27/sq mi
$43,977
Median income
$181,800
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45693 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45693 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Union, Adams County, Ohio, home to 8,981 residents across 327.8 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45693 reports a modest median household income of $43,977 (40% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,158. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. Median home value sits at $181,800 (8% below the state average), median rent at $714 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 42 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45693, plus 6 more within Adams County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 45693

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Union, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45693.

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 45693, West Union, 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

8,981

Population

327.8

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45693?

42.8

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$43,977

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$26,158

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

41.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45693 ranks nationally

West Union, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,977 8th percentile higher than 8% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,793

Total Housing Units

3,199

Occupied Units

594

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$181,800

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$714

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45693 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 148
2021 +15.8% 172
2022 +5.7% 182
2023 +13.2% 206
2024 +0.5% 207

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 183 business establishments in ZIP 45693, employing approximately 2,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,732,000.

183

Businesses

2,142

Employees

$72.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 18.0%
Construction 23 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 20 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 18 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 15 8.2%
Finance and insurance 11 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.0%
Manufacturing 8 4.4%
Information 7 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.2%

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 45693 vs 45618 →

ZIP 45693 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 45693 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 45693 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 45693 ranks #2 of 3 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
45618 Cherry Fork, OH 30 6.7 mi
45144 Manchester, OH 4,272 8.3 mi
45650 Lynx, OH 435 7.7 mi
45697 Winchester, OH 4,894 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

45660 standard
Peebles, OH
Pop: 8,297
45144 standard
Manchester, OH
Pop: 4,272
45679 standard
Seaman, OH
Pop: 2,812
45616 standard
Blue Creek, OH
Pop: 1,559
45650 standard
Lynx, OH
Pop: 435
45618 standard
Cherry Fork, OH
Pop: 30

Related Areas

Adams County West Union, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45693 in? ▼
ZIP code 45693 (West Union) is located in Adams County, Ohio. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45693? ▼
ZIP code 45693 in West Union, OH has a population of 8,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45693? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45693 is $43,977, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45693? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45693 is $181,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45693? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45693 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45693? ▼
ZIP code 45693 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 2,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45693? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45693 are: Retail trade (33), Construction (23), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45693? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45693 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 45693? ▼
In ZIP code 45693, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 45693? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45693 is 41.6 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 45693? ▼
In ZIP code 45693, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45693? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45693 is 18.4% 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.