PlainZIP

Wheelersburg, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45694

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

12,147
66/sq mi
$59,876
Median income
$180,100
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wheelersburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
66
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45694 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45694 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, home to 12,147 residents across 184.6 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45694 reports a modest median household income of $59,876 (18% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,160. Poverty here runs at 14.2%, with unemployment measured at 7.4%. Median home value sits at $180,100 (9% below the state average), median rent at $758 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Scioto County, letting you compare 45694 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 45694

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheelersburg, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45694.

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 45694, Wheelersburg, 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

12,147

Population

184.6

Area (sq mi)

66

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45694?

41.4

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$59,876

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$31,160

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45694 ranks nationally

Wheelersburg, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,876 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,054

Total Housing Units

4,650

Occupied Units

404

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$180,100

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$758

Median Rent

1977

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45694 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 143
2021 +8.0% 155
2022 +12.1% 174
2023 +10.0% 191
2024 +1.7% 194

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 192 business establishments in ZIP 45694, employing approximately 2,056 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,665,000.

192

Businesses

2,056

Employees

$86.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 38 19.8%
Retail trade 31 16.1%
Construction 25 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 23 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 16 8.3%
Finance and insurance 13 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.6%
Information 4 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%

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 45694 vs 45629 →

ZIP 45694 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 45694 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 45694 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 45694 ranks #3 of 5 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
45629 Franklin Furnace, OH 3,438 6.9 mi
45682 South Webster, OH 2,420 6.3 mi
45662 Portsmouth, OH 30,219 8.0 mi
45653 Minford, OH 4,179 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scioto County

45662 standard
Portsmouth, OH
Pop: 30,219
45648 standard
Lucasville, OH
Pop: 13,372
45663 standard
West Portsmouth, OH
Pop: 6,762
45653 standard
Minford, OH
Pop: 4,179
45652 standard
Mc Dermott, OH
Pop: 3,519
45629 standard
Franklin Furnace, OH
Pop: 3,438

Related Areas

Scioto County Wheelersburg, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45694 in? ▼
ZIP code 45694 (Wheelersburg) is located in Scioto County, Ohio. Scioto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scioto-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45694? ▼
ZIP code 45694 in Wheelersburg, OH has a population of 12,147 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45694? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45694 is $59,876, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45694? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45694 is $180,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45694? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45694 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45694? ▼
ZIP code 45694 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 2,056 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45694? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45694 are: Health care and social assistance (38), Retail trade (31), Construction (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45694? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45694 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 45694? ▼
In ZIP code 45694, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 45694? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45694 is 28.1 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 45694? ▼
In ZIP code 45694, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45694? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45694 is 14.2% 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.