ZIP Code 45779

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Syracuse · Meigs County · Ohio

Population
755

400/sq mi

Median income
$44,375

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$119,500

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.5%

Median age 51.9

Land area
1.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45779 in Syracuse, Ohio has a population of 755. The median household income is $44,375, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $119,500, 57% below the US average. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45779 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in Syracuse, Meigs County, Ohio. The area is home to 755 residents, producing a population density of 400 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 45779 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45779 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $119,500 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $795 per month, and 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45779 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Meigs County, so you can benchmark 45779 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 →

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 45779, Syracuse, 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

755

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

400

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Syracuse, 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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