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Winchester, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45697

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

4,894
18/sq mi
$71,439
Median income
$205,900
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45697 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45697 covers 267.4 square miles in Winchester, Highland County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,894 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45697 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,439 (2% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,067. Poverty here runs at 7.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. Median home value sits at $205,900 (4% above the state average), median rent at $595 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 45697

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winchester, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45697.

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 45697, Winchester, 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

4,894

Population

267.4

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45697?

33.6

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

How ZIP 45697 ranks nationally

Winchester, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,439 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 45697 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 45697 ranks #3 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 45697 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 45697 ranks #4 of 7 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
45618 Cherry Fork, OH 30 4.3 mi
45679 Seaman, OH 2,812 6.2 mi
45115 Decatur, OH 78 7.8 mi
45168 Russellville, OH 1,607 7.8 mi
45155 Mowrystown, OH 366 8.7 mi
45171 Sardinia, OH 6,054 9.1 mi
45693 West Union, OH 8,981 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Highland County

45133 standard
Hillsboro, OH
Pop: 23,900
45123 standard
Greenfield, OH
Pop: 8,671
45135 standard
Leesburg, OH
Pop: 4,761
45155 standard
Mowrystown, OH
Pop: 366
45132 standard
Highland, OH
Pop: 262
45172 standard
Sinking Spring, OH
Pop: 131

Related Areas

Highland County Winchester, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45697 in? ▼
ZIP code 45697 (Winchester) is located in Highland County, Ohio. Highland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/highland-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45697? ▼
ZIP code 45697 in Winchester, OH has a population of 4,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45697? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45697 is $71,439, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45697? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45697 is $205,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45697? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45697 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45697? ▼
ZIP code 45697 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45697? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45697 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45697? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45697 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 45697? ▼
In ZIP code 45697, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 45697? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45697 is 33.6 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 45697? ▼
In ZIP code 45697, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45697? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45697 is 7.5% 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.