ZIP Code 45740

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Jacksonville · Athens County · Ohio

Population
494

545/sq mi

Median income
$65,417

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$83,800

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.3%

Median age 50.2

Land area
0.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45740 in Jacksonville, Ohio has a population of 494. The median household income is $65,417, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $83,800, 70% below the US average. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45740 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Jacksonville, Athens County, Ohio. The area is home to 494 residents, producing a population density of 545 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 45740 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45740 sits at $65,417 (10% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,504. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $83,800 (57% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45740 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, 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 45740 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 45740, Jacksonville, 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

494

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

545

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45740?

50.2

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$65,417

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$32,504

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

171

Total Housing Units

140

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$83,800

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 45740, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $570,000.

5

Businesses

31

Employees

$570K

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 45740 vs 45782 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45782 Trimble, OH 343 0.6 mi
45732 Glouster, OH 4,776 2.7 mi
45761 Millfield, OH 1,745 3.5 mi
45716 Buchtel, OH 469 5.5 mi
45719 Chauncey, OH 1,046 5.9 mi
45780 The Plains, OH 3,254 8.1 mi
43144 Murray City, OH 477 7.0 mi
43730 Corning, OH 2,503 10.2 mi
45711 Amesville, OH 1,115 8.8 mi
43782 Shawnee, OH 849 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45740 in?
ZIP code 45740 (Jacksonville) 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 45740?
ZIP code 45740 in Jacksonville, OH has a population of 494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45740?
The median household income in ZIP 45740 is $65,417, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45740?
The median home value in ZIP 45740 is $83,800, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45740?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45740 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45740?
ZIP code 45740 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45740?
In ZIP code 45740, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 45740?
In ZIP code 45740, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45740?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45740 is 13.6% 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 Jacksonville, 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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