Nelsonville, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45764
Athens County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,431
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,806
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nelsonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45764 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45764 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio, home to 9,431 residents across 208.7 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45764 reports a modest median household income of $51,806 (29% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,353. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,100 (36% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $776; owner occupancy is 54.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Athens County, so 45764 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 45764
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nelsonville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45764.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 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 45764, Nelsonville, 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
9,431
Population
208.7
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45764?
38.1
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.1%
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?
$51,806
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$25,353
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
39.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45764 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Nelsonville, 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)
$51,806 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
3,537housing units
3,537
Total Housing Units
2,968
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,100
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$776
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 45764, employing approximately 1,591 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,885,000.
114
Businesses
1,591
Employees
$79.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.1% |
| Information | 4 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.6% |
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 45764 vs 43111 →
ZIP 45764 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45764
Nelsonville (45764)
9,431 residents
- 45780 3,254
The Plains (45780)
3,254 residents
- 43766 1,648
New Straitsville (43766)
1,648 residents
- 45766 1,382
New Marshfield (45766)
1,382 residents
- 45719 1,046
Chauncey (45719)
1,046 residents
- 45654 917
New Plymouth (45654)
917 residents
- 43144 477
Murray City (43144)
477 residents
- 45716 469
Buchtel (45716)
469 residents
- 43127 283
Haydenville (43127)
283 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45764 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45764 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45766
New Marshfield (45766)
$72,518 median income
- 43127
Haydenville (43127)
$67,500 median income
- 43766
New Straitsville (43766)
$65,625 median income
- 45716
Buchtel (45716)
$63,750 median income
- 45780
The Plains (45780)
$60,557 median income
- 45764
Nelsonville (45764)
$51,806 median income
- 43111
Carbon Hill (43111)
$46,694 median income
- 45654
New Plymouth (45654)
$46,111 median income
- 45719
Chauncey (45719)
$35,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45764 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43111 | Carbon Hill, OH | 225 | 3.6 mi |
| 45716 | Buchtel, OH | 469 | 3.5 mi |
| 43127 | Haydenville, OH | 283 | 4.8 mi |
| 43158 | Union Furnace, OH | 268 | 6.1 mi |
| 43144 | Murray City, OH | 477 | 6.1 mi |
| 45766 | New Marshfield, OH | 1,382 | 8.8 mi |
| 43766 | New Straitsville, OH | 1,648 | 10.3 mi |
| 45719 | Chauncey, OH | 1,046 | 7.2 mi |
| 45780 | The Plains, OH | 3,254 | 8.3 mi |
| 45654 | New Plymouth, OH | 917 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45764, 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 (9,431 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 45764 in?
ZIP code 45764 (Nelsonville) 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 45764?
ZIP code 45764 in Nelsonville, OH has a population of 9,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45764?
The median household income in ZIP 45764 is $51,806, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45764?
The median home value in ZIP 45764 is $126,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45764?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45764 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45764?
ZIP code 45764 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,591 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45764?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45764 are: Accommodation and food services (19), Retail trade (18), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45764?
In ZIP code 45764, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 45764?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45764 is 39.8 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 45764?
In ZIP code 45764, approximately 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45764?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45764 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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