ZIP Code 45897

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Williamstown · Hancock County · Ohio

Population
101

28/sq mi

Median income
$56,528

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$169,600

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
52.5%

Median age 26.3

Land area
3.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45897 in Williamstown, Ohio has a population of 101. The median household income is $56,528, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $169,600, 39% below the US average. 52.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45897 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.6 square miles in Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio. The area is home to 101 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 45897 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45897 sits at $56,528 (23% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $17,991. The poverty rate stands at 33.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $169,600 (14% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45897 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 45897 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 45897, Williamstown, 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

101

Population

3.6

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45897?

26.3

Median Age

21.7%

Male

78.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$56,528

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$17,991

Per Capita Income

33.0%

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 85.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

42

Total Housing Units

42

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$169,600

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
45836 Dunkirk, OH 1,479 2.9 mi
45814 Arlington, OH 2,620 5.4 mi
45835 Dola, OH 490 5.4 mi
45841 Jenera, OH 929 5.1 mi
45843 Forest, OH 3,701 7.3 mi
45867 Mount Blanchard, OH 1,189 7.8 mi
45881 Rawson, OH 1,461 10.2 mi
45859 Mc Guffey, OH 495 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45897 in?
ZIP code 45897 (Williamstown) is located in Hancock County, Ohio. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45897?
ZIP code 45897 in Williamstown, OH has a population of 101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45897?
The median household income in ZIP 45897 is $56,528, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45897?
The median home value in ZIP 45897 is $169,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45897?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45897 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45897?
In ZIP code 45897, 85.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45897?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45897 is 33.0% 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 Williamstown, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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