ZIP Code 45716

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Buchtel · Athens County · Ohio

Population
469

466/sq mi

Median income
$63,750

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$141,300

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.2%

Median age 37

Land area
1.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45716 in Buchtel, Ohio has a population of 469. The median household income is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $141,300, 49% below the US average. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45716 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Buchtel, Athens County, Ohio. The area is home to 469 residents, producing a population density of 466 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 45716 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45716 sits at $63,750 (13% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,677. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $141,300 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45716 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Athens County, so you can benchmark 45716 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 →

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 45716, Buchtel, 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

469

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

466

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45716?

37.0

Median Age

67.0%

Male

33.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$63,750

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$33,677

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

180

Total Housing Units

159

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$141,300

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 45716, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $383,000.

3

Businesses

17

Employees

$383K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 45716 vs 45764 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45764 Nelsonville, OH 9,431 3.5 mi
43144 Murray City, OH 477 4.6 mi
43111 Carbon Hill, OH 225 4.2 mi
45740 Jacksonville, OH 494 5.5 mi
45719 Chauncey, OH 1,046 5.3 mi
45782 Trimble, OH 343 5.7 mi
45761 Millfield, OH 1,745 5.5 mi
45780 The Plains, OH 3,254 7.2 mi
43127 Haydenville, OH 283 7.7 mi
45732 Glouster, OH 4,776 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45716 in?
ZIP code 45716 (Buchtel) 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 45716?
ZIP code 45716 in Buchtel, OH has a population of 469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45716?
The median household income in ZIP 45716 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45716?
The median home value in ZIP 45716 is $141,300, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45716?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45716 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45716?
ZIP code 45716 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45716?
In ZIP code 45716, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45716?
In ZIP code 45716, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45716?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45716 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Buchtel, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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