ZIP Code 45780
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The Plains · Athens County · Ohio
- Population
- 3,254
- Median income
- $60,557
- Median home value
- $237,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.3%
- Land area
- 6.5 sq mi
497/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 59.1
New York
ZIP code 45780 in The Plains, Ohio has a population of 3,254. The median household income is $60,557, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $237,600, 15% below the US average. 34.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45780 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.5 square miles in The Plains, Athens County, Ohio. The area is home to 3,254 residents, producing a population density of 497 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 45780 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45780 sits at $60,557 (17% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,631. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $237,600 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $971 per month, and 55.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45780 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Athens County, so you can benchmark 45780 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 45780
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45780.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 45780?
59.1
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
7.5%
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?
$60,557
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$38,631
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,655
Total Housing Units
1,585
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
1.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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