ZIP Code 45697
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Winchester · Highland County · Ohio
- Population
- 4,894
- Median income
- $71,439
- Median home value
- $205,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.5%
- Land area
- 267.4 sq mi
18/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.6
New York
ZIP code 45697 in Winchester, Ohio has a population of 4,894. The median household income is $71,439, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $205,900, 26% below the US average. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45697 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 267.4 square miles in Winchester, Highland County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,894 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 45697 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45697 sits at $71,439 (2% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,067. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $205,900 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $595 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45697 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Highland County, so you can benchmark 45697 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 45697
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45697.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 45697, Winchester, 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
4,894
Population
267.4
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45697?
33.6
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$71,439
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$30,067
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 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?
2,074
Total Housing Units
1,792
Occupied Units
282
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,900
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$595
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45697 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.7% | 137 |
| 2020 | +6.6% | 146 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 157 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 173 |
| 2024 | — | 243 |
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 75 business establishments in ZIP 45697, employing approximately 582 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,386,000.
75
Businesses
582
Employees
$20.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.0% |
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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