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Millfield, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45761

Athens County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,745
20/sq mi
$48,750
Median income
$108,200
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Millfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45761 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45761 covers 86.0 square miles in Millfield, Athens County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,745 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45761 reports a modest median household income of $48,750 (33% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,620. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $108,200 (45% below the state average); renters pay a median of $822 monthly, and 81.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45761, plus 6 more within Athens County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 45761, Millfield, 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

1,745

Population

86.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45761?

51.1

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$48,750

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$34,620

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 45761 ranks nationally

Millfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,750 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

797

Total Housing Units

708

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$108,200

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$822

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 45761, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $918,000.

9

Businesses

23

Employees

$918K

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 45761 vs 45719 →

ZIP 45761 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45761 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45761 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 45761 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
45719 Chauncey, OH 1,046 2.6 mi
45740 Jacksonville, OH 494 3.5 mi
45782 Trimble, OH 343 4.2 mi
45780 The Plains, OH 3,254 4.7 mi
45732 Glouster, OH 4,776 6.3 mi
45701 Athens, OH 34,122 7.8 mi
45716 Buchtel, OH 469 5.5 mi
43144 Murray City, OH 477 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Athens County

45701 standard
Athens, OH
Pop: 34,122
45764 standard
Nelsonville, OH
Pop: 9,431
45732 standard
Glouster, OH
Pop: 4,776
45723 standard
Coolville, OH
Pop: 3,740
45780 standard
The Plains, OH
Pop: 3,254
45735 standard
Guysville, OH
Pop: 1,730

Related Areas

Athens County Millfield, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45761 in? ▼
ZIP code 45761 (Millfield) 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 45761? ▼
ZIP code 45761 in Millfield, OH has a population of 1,745 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45761? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45761 is $48,750, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45761? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45761 is $108,200, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45761? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45761 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45761? ▼
ZIP code 45761 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45761? ▼
In ZIP code 45761, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 45761? ▼
In ZIP code 45761, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45761? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45761 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.