PlainZIP

Buchtel, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45716

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

469
466/sq mi
$63,750
Median income
$141,300
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buchtel pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
466
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45716 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45716 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buchtel, Athens County, Ohio, home to just 469 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 466 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45716 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $141,300 (28% below the state average), median rent at $725 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Athens County, letting you compare 45716 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 45716, Buchtel, 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

469

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

466

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 45716 ranks nationally

Buchtel, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,750 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 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 45716 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 45716 ranks #8 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 45716 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 45716 ranks #3 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Athens County

45701 standard
Athens, OH
Pop: 34,122
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

Related Areas

Athens County Buchtel, OH Ohio

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.

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