ZIP Code 45744

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Lowell · Washington County · Ohio

Population
2,728

19/sq mi

Median income
$69,148

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$201,500

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.3%

Median age 55.8

Land area
140.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 45744 in Lowell, Ohio has a population of 2,728. The median household income is $69,148, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $201,500, 28% below the US average. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45744 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 140.6 square miles in Lowell, Washington County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,728 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 45744 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45744 sits at $69,148 (5% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,184. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $201,500 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $882 per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45744 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 45744 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 45744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45744.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 45744, Lowell, 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

2,728

Population

140.6

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45744?

55.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$69,148

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$37,184

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,270

Total Housing Units

1,029

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$201,500

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$882

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 45744, employing approximately 264 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,478,000.

43

Businesses

264

Employees

$12.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 37.2%
Other services (except public administration) 7 16.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 11.6%
Retail trade 4 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.0%

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 45744 vs 45721 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45721 Coal Run, OH 29 4.7 mi
45746 Macksburg, OH 433 5.5 mi
45727 Dexter City, OH 516 7.4 mi
45788 Whipple, OH 1,129 7.5 mi
45786 Waterford, OH 3,253 8.3 mi
45750 Marietta, OH 27,785 8.5 mi
45715 Beverly, OH 2,630 8.1 mi
45787 Watertown, OH 29 8.3 mi
45729 Fleming, OH 1,289 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45744 in?
ZIP code 45744 (Lowell) 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 45744?
ZIP code 45744 in Lowell, OH has a population of 2,728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45744?
The median household income in ZIP 45744 is $69,148, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45744?
The median home value in ZIP 45744 is $201,500, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45744 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45744?
ZIP code 45744 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45744 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (7), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45744?
In ZIP code 45744, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 45744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45744 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45744?
In ZIP code 45744, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45744 is 13.5% 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 Lowell, OH

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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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