ZIP Code 45693
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West Union · Adams County · Ohio
- Population
- 8,981
- Median income
- $43,977
- Median home value
- $181,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.4%
- Land area
- 327.8 sq mi
27/sq mi
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.8
New York
ZIP code 45693 in West Union, Ohio has a population of 8,981. The median household income is $43,977, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $181,800, 35% below the US average. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45693 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 327.8 square miles in West Union, Adams County, Ohio. The area is home to 8,981 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 45693 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45693 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $181,800 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $714 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45693 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 45693 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 45693
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45693.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 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 45693, West Union, 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
8,981
Population
327.8
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45693?
42.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$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
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?
3,793
Total Housing Units
3,199
Occupied Units
594
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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