Athens, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45701
Athens County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,122
- 89/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,075
- Median income Below-median income area
- $227,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Athens pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 89
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45701 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 45701 (Athens, OH) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.9 in 2023 to 210.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Athens, Athens County, Ohio, with 34,122 residents across 383.8 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45701 reports a modest median household income of $53,075 (27% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,957. The poverty rate is 29.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $227,400 (15% above the average Ohio ZIP), with only 49.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $996.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Athens County, so 45701 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 45701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
116 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 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 45701, Athens, 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
34,122
Population
383.8
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45701?
23.4
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
5.9%
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?
$53,075
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$30,957
Per Capita Income
29.4%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45701 ranks nationally
Athens, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,075 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US 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
13,149housing units
13,149
Total Housing Units
11,518
Occupied Units
1,631
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,400
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$996
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45701 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 151 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 164 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 180 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 194 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 210 |
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 695 business establishments in ZIP 45701, employing approximately 10,059 people with a combined annual payroll of $430,349,000.
695
Businesses
10,059
Employees
$430.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 116 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 16.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 100 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 39 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 3.5% |
| Information | 17 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
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 45701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45701
Athens (45701)
34,122 residents
- 45710 5,541
Albany (45710)
5,541 residents
- 45780 3,254
The Plains (45780)
3,254 residents
- 45761 1,745
Millfield (45761)
1,745 residents
- 45719 1,046
Chauncey (45719)
1,046 residents
- 45776 765
Shade (45776)
765 residents
- 45716 469
Buchtel (45716)
469 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45710
Albany (45710)
$80,170 median income
- 45716
Buchtel (45716)
$63,750 median income
- 45780
The Plains (45780)
$60,557 median income
- 45701
Athens (45701)
$53,075 median income
- 45761
Millfield (45761)
$48,750 median income
- 45776
Shade (45776)
$43,856 median income
- 45719
Chauncey (45719)
$35,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45701 ranks #4 of 7 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 45701, 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 (34,122 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 45701 in?
ZIP code 45701 (Athens) is located in Athens County, Ohio. Athens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/athens-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45701?
ZIP code 45701 in Athens, OH has a population of 34,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45701?
The median household income in ZIP 45701 is $53,075, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45701?
The median home value in ZIP 45701 is $227,400, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45701 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45701?
ZIP code 45701 has 695 business establishments employing approximately 10,059 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45701 are: Retail trade (116), Accommodation and food services (115), Health care and social assistance (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45701 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 45701?
In ZIP code 45701, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% 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 45701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45701 is 17.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45701?
In ZIP code 45701, approximately 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45701 is 29.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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