Glouster, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45732
Athens County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,776
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,605
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glouster pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45732 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45732 covers 193.4 square miles in Glouster, Athens County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,776 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45732 reports a modest median household income of $60,605 (17% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,870. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,000 (44% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $697; owner occupancy is 79.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Athens County, so 45732 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 45732
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glouster, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45732.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 45732, Glouster, 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
4,776
Population
193.4
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45732?
47.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.0%
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?
$60,605
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$27,870
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45732 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Glouster, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,605 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,161housing units
2,161
Total Housing Units
1,723
Occupied Units
438
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,000
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$697
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 45732, employing approximately 281 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,282,000.
33
Businesses
281
Employees
$8.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.1% |
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 45732 vs 45782 →
ZIP 45732 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45732
Glouster (45732)
4,776 residents
- 43758
Malta (43758)
3,315 residents
- 45780
The Plains (45780)
3,254 residents
- 43730
Corning (43730)
2,503 residents
- 45761 1,745
Millfield (45761)
1,745 residents
- 45711 1,115
Amesville (45711)
1,115 residents
- 45719 1,046
Chauncey (45719)
1,046 residents
- 45740 494
Jacksonville (45740)
494 residents
- 43144 477
Murray City (43144)
477 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45732 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45732 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45711
Amesville (45711)
$79,464 median income
- 45740
Jacksonville (45740)
$65,417 median income
- 45716
Buchtel (45716)
$63,750 median income
- 43758
Malta (43758)
$61,397 median income
- 45732
Glouster (45732)
$60,605 median income
- 45780
The Plains (45780)
$60,557 median income
- 45761
Millfield (45761)
$48,750 median income
- 45782
Trimble (45782)
$47,337 median income
- 43730
Corning (43730)
$45,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45732 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45782 | Trimble, OH | 343 | 2.1 mi |
| 45740 | Jacksonville, OH | 494 | 2.7 mi |
| 45761 | Millfield, OH | 1,745 | 6.3 mi |
| 43144 | Murray City, OH | 477 | 6.7 mi |
| 43730 | Corning, OH | 2,503 | 7.7 mi |
| 45716 | Buchtel, OH | 469 | 7.1 mi |
| 45719 | Chauncey, OH | 1,046 | 8.6 mi |
| 45780 | The Plains, OH | 3,254 | 10.8 mi |
| 45711 | Amesville, OH | 1,115 | 9.6 mi |
| 43758 | Malta, OH | 3,315 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45732, 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 (4,776 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 45732 in?
ZIP code 45732 (Glouster) 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 45732?
ZIP code 45732 in Glouster, OH has a population of 4,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45732?
The median household income in ZIP 45732 is $60,605, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45732?
The median home value in ZIP 45732 is $110,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45732?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45732 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45732?
ZIP code 45732 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45732?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45732 are: Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45732?
In ZIP code 45732, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 45732?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45732 is 32.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45732?
In ZIP code 45732, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45732?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45732 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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