PlainZIP

The Plains, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45780

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

3,254
497/sq mi
$60,557
Median income
$237,600
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

The Plains pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
497
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45780 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45780 covers 6.5 square miles in The Plains, Athens County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,254 residents on file, a density of 497 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45780 reports a modest median household income of $60,557 (17% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,631. Local economic indicators show a 19.2% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $237,600 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $971 a month; 55.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Athens County, letting you compare 45780 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 45780

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in The Plains, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45780.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 45780, The Plains, 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

3,254

Population

6.5

Area (sq mi)

497

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 45780?

59.1

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$60,557

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$38,631

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 45780 ranks nationally

The Plains, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,557 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,655

Total Housing Units

1,585

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

1.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.1%
Renter 44.9%

$237,600

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$971

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.9%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45780 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.4% 120
2020 +6.2% 127
2021 +7.6% 137
2022 +15.9% 159
2024 – 178

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 45780, employing approximately 678 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,906,000.

48

Businesses

678

Employees

$21.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 13 27.1%
Retail trade 10 20.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.3%

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 45780 vs 45719 →

ZIP 45780 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 45780 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 45780 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 45780 ranks #5 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 2.3 mi
45761 Millfield, OH 1,745 4.7 mi
45701 Athens, OH 34,122 4.5 mi
45716 Buchtel, OH 469 7.2 mi
45740 Jacksonville, OH 494 8.1 mi
45782 Trimble, OH 343 8.7 mi
45766 New Marshfield, OH 1,382 7.5 mi
45764 Nelsonville, OH 9,431 8.3 mi
45732 Glouster, OH 4,776 10.8 mi
43111 Carbon Hill, OH 225 11.1 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
45761 standard
Millfield, OH
Pop: 1,745
45735 standard
Guysville, OH
Pop: 1,730

Related Areas

Athens County The Plains, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45780 in? ▼
ZIP code 45780 (The Plains) 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 45780? ▼
ZIP code 45780 in The Plains, OH has a population of 3,254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45780? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45780 is $60,557, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45780? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45780 is $237,600, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45780? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45780 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45780? ▼
ZIP code 45780 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 678 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45780? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45780 are: Health care and social assistance (13), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45780? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45780 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45780? ▼
In ZIP code 45780, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 45780? ▼
In ZIP code 45780, approximately 55.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45780? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45780 is 19.2% 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.