45638 ZIP Code
Ironton, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 45638 |
| City/Town: | Ironton |
| County: | Lawrence |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,594 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,762 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,745 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,114 |
| Median Home Value: | $114,000 |
| Land Area: | 76.9 sq miles
199.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5558, -82.6719 |
Population Information (45638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,594 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,199 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,395 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,459 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,348 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 926 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,513 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,423 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,479 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,388 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,692 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,578 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,104 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,132 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,144 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 408 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (45638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $114,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $773 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,114 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,850 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,264 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,338 | 68.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,512 | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (45638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,925 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 403 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,052 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,199 | 44.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,397 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,336 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,674 | 12.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 864 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (45638 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,762 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,535 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,380 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,745 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (45638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,587 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,095 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 459 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,900 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,544 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,352 | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 178 | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (45638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,577 | 95.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 212 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 120 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 665 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 246 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 258 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 134 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 72 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (45638 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 432 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 692 | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 823 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 897 | 11.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,235 | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,357 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,125 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 753 | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 303 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 233 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (45638 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,073 | 87.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 463 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 114 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 113 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 173 | 2.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (45638 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 31 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 585 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 873 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 170 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,066 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 534 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 254 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 500 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,582 | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 691 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 383 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 373 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (45638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (45638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,896 | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,534 | 51.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,406 | 55.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,336 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (45638 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,132 | 65.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,978 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,016 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 931 | 11.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 192 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,966 | 25.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (45638 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,044 | 77.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 54 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 453 | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 336 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 55 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 49 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 306 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 808 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (45638 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 47 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 313 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 223 | 2.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 799 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 855 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,609 | 17.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 888 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,130 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 609 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,641 | 29.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (45638 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 108 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 712 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,985 | 32.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,948 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,023 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 338 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (45638 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,486 | 57.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 720 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,484 | 31.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 101 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (45638 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 574 | 7.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,534 | 32.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,711 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,031 | 25.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (45638 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 735 | 13.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,557 | 29.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,348 | 25.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 759 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 680 | 12.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 232 | 4.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 16 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (45638 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,100 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $463 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $773 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (45638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,850 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,248 | 41.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,302 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,506 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,203 | 28.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,511 | 32.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,655 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (45638 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,102 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,120 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,362 | 41.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 542 | 6.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 855 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,563 | 31.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (45638 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,530 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 315 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 296 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,716 | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,411 | 31.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 792 | 17.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (45638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,814 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,217 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,232 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,729 | 23.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 390 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,958 | 62.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,381 | 29.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (45638 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,888 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,442 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,481 | 60.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 961 | 39.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 584 | 23.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (45638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,551 | 99.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 54 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 43 | 79.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 43 | 79.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 43 | 79.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 36 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 13.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (45638 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,135 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,987 | 99.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 148 | 0.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 113 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 27 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (45638 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,850 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,864 | 87.4% | 89.4% |
Ironton, OH45638