Little Hocking, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45742
Washington County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,014
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,194
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little Hocking pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45742 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45742 (Little Hocking, OH) fell -8.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 45742 covers 69.9 square miles in Little Hocking, Washington County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,014 residents on file, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45742 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,194 (7% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,183. Unemployment is 11.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $184,800 (6% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,063; 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 45742 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 45742
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Hocking, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45742.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 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 45742, Little Hocking, 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
3,014
Population
69.9
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45742?
38.7
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$78,194
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$33,183
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45742 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Little Hocking, 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)
$78,194 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
1,338housing units
1,338
Total Housing Units
1,275
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,800
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,063
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 45742, employing approximately 341 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,606,000.
39
Businesses
341
Employees
$15.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.7% |
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 45742 vs 26181 →
ZIP 45742 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45714
Belpre (45714)
9,951 residents
- 26181
Washington (26181)
6,127 residents
- 45723 3,740
Coolville (45723)
3,740 residents
- 45784 3,386
Vincent (45784)
3,386 residents
- 45742 3,014
Little Hocking (45742)
3,014 residents
- 45772 2,149
Reedsville (45772)
2,149 residents
- 45724 1,744
Cutler (45724)
1,744 residents
- 45729 1,289
Fleming (45729)
1,289 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45742 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45742 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45784
Vincent (45784)
$82,713 median income
- 45729
Fleming (45729)
$82,110 median income
- 45742
Little Hocking (45742)
$78,194 median income
- 26181
Washington (26181)
$73,977 median income
- 45724
Cutler (45724)
$58,500 median income
- 45723
Coolville (45723)
$57,222 median income
- 45714
Belpre (45714)
$56,574 median income
- 45772
Reedsville (45772)
$52,064 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45742 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45742, 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 (3,014 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 45742 in?
ZIP code 45742 (Little Hocking) is located in Washington County, Ohio. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45742?
ZIP code 45742 in Little Hocking, OH has a population of 3,014 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45742?
The median household income in ZIP 45742 is $78,194, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45742?
The median home value in ZIP 45742 is $184,800, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45742?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45742 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45742?
ZIP code 45742 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45742?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45742 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45742?
In ZIP code 45742, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 45742?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45742 is 30.2 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 45742?
In ZIP code 45742, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45742?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45742 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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