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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
$53,075
Median income
$227,400
Median home value
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,957. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45701, plus 6 more within Athens County, give a clearer read than the 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 45701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45701.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45701?

23.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%

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

Owner 49.8%
Renter 50.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 45701 vs 45780 →

ZIP 45701 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 45701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45701 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 45701 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
45780 The Plains, OH 3,254 4.5 mi
45761 Millfield, OH 1,745 7.8 mi
45719 Chauncey, OH 1,046 6.4 mi
45776 Shade, OH 765 9.3 mi
45716 Buchtel, OH 469 11.6 mi
45710 Albany, OH 5,541 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Athens County

45764 standard
Nelsonville, OH
Pop: 9,431
45732 standard
Glouster, OH
Pop: 4,776
45723 standard
Coolville, OH
Pop: 3,740
45780 standard
The Plains, OH
Pop: 3,254
45761 standard
Millfield, OH
Pop: 1,745
45735 standard
Guysville, OH
Pop: 1,730

Related Areas

Athens County Athens, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.