PlainZIP

Syracuse, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45779

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

755
400/sq mi
$44,375
Median income
$119,500
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
400
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45779 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45779 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Meigs County, Ohio, home to just 755 residents across 1.9 square miles, a density of 400 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45779 reports a modest median household income of $44,375 (39% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,355. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $119,500 for a typical home value (39% below the state average), with rent averaging $795 a month; 66.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Meigs County, letting you compare 45779 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 45779, Syracuse, 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

755

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

400

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45779?

51.9

Median Age

42.3%

Male

57.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$44,375

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$29,355

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 45779 ranks nationally

Syracuse, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,375 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

362

Total Housing Units

296

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$119,500

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$795

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 45779, employing approximately 68 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,142,000.

6

Businesses

68

Employees

$1.1M

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 45779 vs 25265 →

ZIP 45779 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 45779 ranks #9 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 45779 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 45779 ranks #null 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
25265 New Haven, WV 1,564 1.2 mi
25247 Hartford, WV 509 1.4 mi
25260 Mason, WV 1,577 3.1 mi
25253 Letart, WV 2,051 5.2 mi
45771 Racine, OH 3,432 4.1 mi
25287 West Columbia, WV 1,272 5.1 mi
45769 Pomeroy, OH 6,642 8.5 mi
45743 Long Bottom, OH 1,449 8.5 mi
25264 Mount Alto, WV 441 10.6 mi
25550 Point Pleasant, WV 9,077 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Meigs County

45769 standard
Pomeroy, OH
Pop: 6,642
45760 standard
Middleport, OH
Pop: 3,892
45771 standard
Racine, OH
Pop: 3,432
45772 standard
Reedsville, OH
Pop: 2,149
45743 standard
Long Bottom, OH
Pop: 1,449
45775 standard
Rutland, OH
Pop: 1,259

Related Areas

Meigs County Syracuse, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45779 in? ▼
ZIP code 45779 (Syracuse) is located in Meigs County, Ohio. Meigs County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meigs-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45779? ▼
ZIP code 45779 in Syracuse, OH has a population of 755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45779? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45779 is $44,375, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45779? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45779 is $119,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45779? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45779 is White at 95.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45779? ▼
ZIP code 45779 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 68 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45779? ▼
In ZIP code 45779, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 45779? ▼
In ZIP code 45779, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45779? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45779 is 17.3% 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.