45168 ZIP Code — Russellville, OH

Brown County, Ohio

ZIP code 45168 is located in Russellville, Ohio, within Brown County. It covers approximately 27.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,159 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/937/513/937.

About ZIP code 45168

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,036. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 45168 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,159

population

27.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45168 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45168

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Russellville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45167 Ripley (5.7 mi) 45121 Georgetown (8.4 mi) 45697 Winchester (10 mi) 45101 Aberdeen (10.5 mi) 45171 Sardinia (11 mi) 41034 Dover (11.3 mi) 45130 Hamersville (13.4 mi) 45693 West Union (13.5 mi) 45144 Manchester (13.6 mi) 41002 Augusta (14.3 mi) 45679 Seaman (14.5 mi) 45106 Bethel (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,159
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	27.64 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.8487
Longitude	-83.7660
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326/937/513/937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	44.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	35.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	18.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,159

Population

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$73,036

Median household income

$34,181

Per capita income

$135,500

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

440

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

126

75–84

126

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	162	14.0%
18 and over	997	86.0%
65 and over	323	27.9%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,106	93.6%
Two or more races	45	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	44.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	35.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	18.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
Median income	$73,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 19.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,500
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	35.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	24.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	45.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.7%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	5.6%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	297	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	25	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	101	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	79	15.7%
Households with children under 18	96	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	39.8%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.9%	25.7%
Married	65.0%	61.3%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	6.9%
Divorced	22.9%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 17.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	15.0%
Kindergarten	14	10.5%
Elementary school	56	42.1%
High school	20	15.0%
College / grad school	23	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.4%

Retail trade 15.8%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Professional & management 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Construction 4.8%

Other services 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	29.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 11.8%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.8%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	174	17.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	51.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,089	94.0%
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)	1,156	99.7%
Born in same state	1,156	99.7%
Born in different state	970	83.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	242	20.9%
French	218	18.8%
Arab	154	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1.5%
Irish	13	1.1%
Polish	11	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45168

What city is ZIP code 45168 in?

ZIP code 45168 is primarily assigned to Russellville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45168 in?

ZIP code 45168 falls within Brown County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45168 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 45168 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 45168 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 45168 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45168?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 45168 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 45168 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 45168 in?

ZIP code 45168 observes the EST timezone.