ZIP Code 45786

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Source:

Waterford · Washington County · Ohio

Population
3,253

19/sq mi

Median income
$70,917

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$218,500

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.0%

Median age 50.6

Land area
169.4 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45786?

50.6

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 45786 vs 45787 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45787 Watertown, OH 29 2.6 mi
45715 Beverly, OH 2,630 7.2 mi
45721 Coal Run, OH 29 5.7 mi
45729 Fleming, OH 1,289 6.6 mi
45784 Vincent, OH 3,386 8.2 mi
45744 Lowell, OH 2,728 8.3 mi
45724 Cutler, OH 1,744 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45786 in?
ZIP code 45786 (Waterford) is located in Washington County, Ohio. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45786?
ZIP code 45786 in Waterford, OH has a population of 3,253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45786?
The median household income in ZIP 45786 is $70,917, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45786?
The median home value in ZIP 45786 is $218,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45786?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45786 is White at 99.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45786?
ZIP code 45786 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 702 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45786?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45786 are: Construction (23), Manufacturing (7), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45786?
In ZIP code 45786, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 45786?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45786 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45786?
In ZIP code 45786, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45786?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45786 is 8.2% 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 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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