ZIP Code 45701
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Athens · Athens County · Ohio
- Population
- 34,122
- Median income
- $53,075
- Median home value
- $227,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.8%
- Land area
- 383.8 sq mi
89/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 23.4
New York
ZIP code 45701 in Athens, Ohio has a population of 34,122. The median household income is $53,075, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $227,400, 18% below the US average. 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 383.8 square miles in Athens, Athens County, Ohio. The area is home to 34,122 residents, producing a population density of 89 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 45701 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45701 sits at $53,075 (27% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,957. The poverty rate stands at 29.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $227,400 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 49.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Athens County, so you can benchmark 45701 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 45701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$30,957
Per Capita Income
29.4%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 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?
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
$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.
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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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