45681 ZIP Code — South Salem, OH

Ross County, Ohio

ZIP code 45681 is located in South Salem, Ohio, within Ross County. It covers approximately 36.17 square miles and serves a population of 1,480 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45681

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 $152,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,091. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 45681 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,480

population

36.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45681 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45681

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45681. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Salem	Acceptable
South Salem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45628 Frankfort (5.8 mi) 45612 Bainbridge (6.9 mi) 45123 Greenfield (8.5 mi) 43115 Clarksburg (13.4 mi) 45601 Chillicothe (13.4 mi) 45646 Latham (16.5 mi) 45690 Waverly (16.7 mi) 45135 Leesburg (17.7 mi) 43145 New Holland (17.7 mi) 45661 Piketon (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,480
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	36.17 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.3058
Longitude	-83.2311
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	45.8%	49.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	17.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,480

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$51,091

Median household income

$25,480

Per capita income

$152,500

Median home value

$659

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

502

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

111

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

154

65–74

161

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	347	23.4%
18 and over	1,133	76.6%
65 and over	432	29.2%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 8.3%

Asian 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,316	88.1%
Two or more races	124	8.3%
Asian	40	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	49.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	17.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 12.4%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 21.5%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	21.5%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
Median income	$51,091

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 31.6%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,500
Median rent / month	$659
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	2.3%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	34.5%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	21.9%
3 or more	50.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	39.4%
Fuel oil	8.1%
Wood	6.0%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	325	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	115	19.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	8.1%
Female householder, no spouse	115	19.0%
Households with children under 18	142	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	45.2%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	25.8%
Married	56.8%	47.9%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	10.3%	2.7%
Divorced	17.1%	23.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 31.9%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	13.6%
Kindergarten	33	9.9%
Elementary school	123	37.0%
High school	122	36.7%
College / grad school	9	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Construction 17.5%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Public administration 11.2%

Professional & management 8.6%

Retail trade 5.5%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.9%
Service	33.2%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 36.6%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 53.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	9.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.2%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	57.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	66.7%
No insurance	0.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,395	94.3%
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)	1,440	97.3%
Born in same state	1,440	97.3%
Born in different state	1,366	92.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	40	2.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	207	14%
French	129	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45681

What city is ZIP code 45681 in?

ZIP code 45681 is primarily assigned to South Salem, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45681 in?

ZIP code 45681 falls within Ross County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45681 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 45681 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45681?

21% of residents in ZIP code 45681 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45681?

13% 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 45681 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 45681 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 45681 in?

ZIP code 45681 observes the EST timezone.