ZIP Code 45786
standardSource:
Waterford · Washington County · Ohio
- Population
- 3,253
- Median income
- $70,917
- Median home value
- $218,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.0%
- Land area
- 169.4 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.6
New York
ZIP code 45786 in Waterford, Ohio has a population of 3,253. The median household income is $70,917, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $218,500, 21% below the US average. 28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45786 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.4 square miles in Waterford, Washington County, Ohio. The area is home to 3,253 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 45786 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45786 sits at $70,917 (3% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $39,075. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $218,500 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $821 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45786 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 45786 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 45786
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45786.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation 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 45786, Waterford, 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
3,253
Population
169.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45786?
50.6
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$70,917
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$39,075
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,417
Total Housing Units
1,353
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,500
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$821
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 45786, employing approximately 702 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,757,000.
55
Businesses
702
Employees
$45.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 41.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Waterford, 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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