45653 ZIP Code — Minford, OH

Scioto County, Ohio

ZIP code 45653 is located in Minford, Ohio, within Scioto County. It covers approximately 42.75 square miles and serves a population of 3,745 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45653

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $73,102. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45653 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,745

population

42.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45662 Portsmouth (7.7 mi) 45699 Lucasville (8.1 mi) 45694 Wheelersburg (8.9 mi) 45682 South Webster (9.6 mi) 45648 Lucasville (10 mi) 45613 Beaver (11 mi) 45652 Mc Dermott (12.7 mi) 45656 Oak Hill (13.2 mi) 41174 South Portsmouth (15.1 mi) 45640 Jackson (15.3 mi) 45663 West Portsmouth (17 mi) 45629 Franklin Furnace (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,745
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	42.75 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	38.8870
Longitude	-82.8463
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	57.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	27.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	13.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,745

Population

People per sq mi

34.4

Median age

$73,102

Median household income

$29,813

Per capita income

$130,100

Median home value

$620

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,202

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

176

139

5–9

152

105

10–14

115

205

15–19

226

100

20–24

109

189

25–34

207

233

35–44

256

225

45–54

248

55–59

106

60–64

116

146

65–74

160

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,183	31.6%
18 and over	2,562	68.4%
65 and over	510	13.6%
Median age	34.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,665	97.9%
Two or more races	55	1.5%
Black or African American	25	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	57.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	27.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	13.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$73,102

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%

$50k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,100
Median rent / month	$620
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	23.6%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	23.4%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.5%
Electricity	44.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.9%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	739	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	86	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	150	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	228	19.0%
Households with children under 18	532	44.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	382	31.8%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	36.4%
Married	57.1%	46.8%
Separated	2.6%	0.7%
Widowed	9.1%	10.1%
Divorced	2.7%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.3%
Kindergarten	70	6.9%
Elementary school	417	41.2%
High school	398	39.4%
College / grad school	113	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Retail trade 23.0%

Professional & management 16.2%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Information 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Other services 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Construction 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 13.4%

Female-led households 41.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	51.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,409	91.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,745	100.0%
Born in same state	3,745	100.0%
Born in different state	3,230	86.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	384	10.3%
Arab	238	6.4%
French	211	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.4%
Irish	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	88.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45653

What city is ZIP code 45653 in?

ZIP code 45653 is primarily assigned to Minford, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45653 in?

ZIP code 45653 falls within Scioto County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45653 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 45653 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45653?

22% of residents in ZIP code 45653 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45653 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 45653 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45653?

The median home value in ZIP code 45653 is $130,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 45653 in?

ZIP code 45653 observes the EST timezone.