Willow Wood, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45696
Lawrence County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,438
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $166,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Willow Wood pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45696 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45696 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Willow Wood, Lawrence County, Ohio, home to just 1,438 residents across 93.4 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 45696, but per-capita income is $25,375. The poverty rate is 28.2%, 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 $166,000 (16% below the average Ohio ZIP); owner occupancy is 72.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 45696 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 →
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 45696, Willow Wood, 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
1,438
Population
93.4
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45696?
38.9
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
2.0%
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?
$25,375
Per Capita Income
28.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
478housing units
478
Total Housing Units
292
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,000
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 45696, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,299,000.
5
Businesses
24
Employees
$1.3M
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 45696 vs 45678 →
ZIP 45696 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
10,399 residents
- 45619
Chesapeake (45619)
8,200 residents
- 45645 3,036
Kitts Hill (45645)
3,036 residents
- 45696 1,438
Willow Wood (45696)
1,438 residents
- 45678 1,101
Scottown (45678)
1,101 residents
- 45688 475
Waterloo (45688)
475 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45696 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45696, 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 (1,438 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 45696 in?
ZIP code 45696 (Willow Wood) is located in Lawrence County, Ohio. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45696?
ZIP code 45696 in Willow Wood, OH has a population of 1,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45696?
The median home value in ZIP 45696 is $166,000, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45696?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45696 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45696?
ZIP code 45696 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45696?
In ZIP code 45696, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45696?
In ZIP code 45696, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45696?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45696 is 28.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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