ZIP Code 45744
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Lowell · Washington County · Ohio
- Population
- 2,728
- Median income
- $69,148
- Median home value
- $201,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.3%
- Land area
- 140.6 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 55.8
New York
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.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45744?
55.8
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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