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 Moderate-density area
- $59,876
- Median income Below-median income area
- $180,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45694 (Wheelersburg, OH) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.1 in 2023 to 194.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,160. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $180,100 (9% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $758; 73.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scioto County, so 45694 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 45694
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheelersburg, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45694.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 45694?
41.4
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$59,876
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$31,160
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45694 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Wheelersburg, 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)
$59,876 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
5,054housing units
5,054
Total Housing Units
4,650
Occupied Units
404
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,100
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 45662
Portsmouth (45662)
30,219 residents
- 45694
Wheelersburg (45694)
12,147 residents
- 45653 4,179
Minford (45653)
4,179 residents
- 45629 3,438
Franklin Furnace (45629)
3,438 residents
- 45682 2,420
South Webster (45682)
2,420 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45694 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45694 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45653
Minford (45653)
$82,125 median income
- 45629
Franklin Furnace (45629)
$60,592 median income
- 45694
Wheelersburg (45694)
$59,876 median income
- 45682
South Webster (45682)
$56,250 median income
- 45662
Portsmouth (45662)
$36,504 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45694, 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 (12,147 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 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.
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