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Jackson County
Wellston, OH
45692
45692 ZIP Code — Wellston, OH
Jackson County, Ohio
ZIP code 45692 is located in
Wellston ,
Ohio ,
within Jackson County .
It covers approximately 81.57 square miles and serves a population of
8,164 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740/220 .
About ZIP code 45692
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $50,911. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 45692 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
8,164
Population density
100 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
079
Geography
Land area
81.57 sq mi
Water area
0.21 sq mi
Latitude
39.1124
Longitude
-82.5469
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740/220
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.7%
52.1%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
32.6%
33.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
11.5%
20.0%
Over $200k
2.6%
3.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$50,911
Median household income
$115,000
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,239 27.4% 18 and over 5,925 72.6% 65 and over 1,517 18.6% Median age 38.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Group Count % White 7,924 96.2% Two or more races 168 2% Hispanic or Latino 74 0.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 70 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.7%
52.1%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
32.6%
33.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
11.5%
20.0%
Over $200k
2.6%
3.0%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.1% $10k–$15k 5.8% $15k–$25k 16.7% $25k–$35k 8.7% $35k–$50k 9.6% $50k–$75k 23.2% $75k–$100k 12.5% $100k–$150k 9.2% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $50,911
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $115,000 Median rent / month $737 Owner occupied 71.5% Renter occupied 28.5% Vacant 12.6% Single-family detached 70.0% Large apartment buildings 1.1% Mobile homes 15.9% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.4% 2000–2009 16.1% 1990–1999 13.6% 1980–1989 13.2% 1970–1979 14.7% 1960–1969 3.4% 1950–1959 7.9% 1940–1949 7.1% 1939 or earlier 20.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 9.0% 2 bedrooms 34.6% 3 bedrooms 42.4% 4 bedrooms 10.2% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.2% 1 vehicle 32.5% 2 vehicles 36.9% 3 or more 26.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.4% Electricity 42.8% Propane / LP gas 6.8% Fuel oil 1.5% Wood 5.6% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,393 41.9% Cohabiting couple 325 9.8% Male householder, no spouse 492 14.8% Female householder, no spouse 1,112 33.5% Households with children under 18 1,052 31.7% Households with seniors (65+) 1,091 32.8% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.4% 20.2% Married 46.6% 41.5% Separated 4.6% 7.5% Widowed 1.4% 11.1% Divorced 18.0% 19.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.3%
Some college, no degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.7% Bachelor's or higher 8.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 1.1% Kindergarten 98 4.7% Elementary school 1,104 53.3% High school 626 30.2% College / grad school 219 10.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Professional & management
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Public administration
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.6% Service 17.6% Sales & office 16.8% Natural resources & construction 7.9% Production & transportation 26.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.0% Government 14.5% Self-employed 1.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.6% Carpool 7.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.0% Work from home 1.3% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 28.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.9%
Female-led households
29.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.4% Retirement income 18.1% Supplemental Security 9.0% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 21.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.5% High blood pressure 39.2% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 14.0% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 12.9% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 31.2% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 36.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 42.0% Depression 28.3% Fair or poor health 22.4% Poor mental health 19.5% Poor physical health 14.7% No health insurance 15.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.8% Visited dentist 46.2% Cholesterol screening 85.4% Teeth loss 25.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 503 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 18.4% Under 18 2.0% 18–64 years 19.0% 65 and over 42.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.9% Public insurance 48.5% No insurance 6.7% Uninsured under 19 7.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,728 94.7% Spanish 17 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 17 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 8,129 99.6% Born in same state 8,129 99.6% Born in different state 7,033 86.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 35 0.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 658 8.1% Arab 582 7.1% French 560 6.9%
Ancestry Count % English 66 0.8% Polish 21 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.7% Internet access 87.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45692
What city is ZIP code 45692 in?
ZIP code 45692 is primarily assigned to Wellston, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45692 in?
ZIP code 45692 falls within Jackson County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 45692?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45692?
22% of residents in ZIP code 45692 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 45692 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 45692 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45692?
The median home value in ZIP code 45692 is $115,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45692 in?
ZIP code 45692 observes the EST timezone.
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