45612 ZIP Code — Bainbridge, OH

Ross County, Ohio

ZIP code 45612 is located in Bainbridge, Ohio, within Ross County. It covers approximately 111.53 square miles and serves a population of 4,622 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740/937.

About ZIP code 45612

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,750. 50% 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 31 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 45612 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,622

population

111.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bainbridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45681 South Salem (6.9 mi) 45646 Latham (9.6 mi) 45123 Greenfield (11 mi) 45628 Frankfort (12.6 mi) 45690 Waverly (14.2 mi) 45660 Peebles (14.5 mi) 45661 Piketon (14.5 mi) 45601 Chillicothe (16.7 mi) 45671 Rarden (16.7 mi) 45133 Hillsboro (16.9 mi) 45135 Leesburg (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,622
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	111.53 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	39.2093
Longitude	-83.2642
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740/937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	49.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	17.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,622

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$50,750

Median household income

$23,857

Per capita income

$133,700

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,764

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

171

Under 5

179

5–9

103

182

10–14

192

164

15–19

173

140

20–24

147

236

25–34

248

173

35–44

182

374

45–54

393

135

55–59

142

108

60–64

113

309

65–74

325

118

75–84

123

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,191	25.8%
18 and over	3,431	74.2%
65 and over	968	20.9%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 4.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,245	87.4%
Hispanic or Latino	235	4.8%
Other race	222	4.6%
Two or more races	79	1.6%
Asian	44	0.9%
Black or African American	24	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	49.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	17.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$50,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,700
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	28.1%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	49.8%
Propane / LP gas	24.9%
Fuel oil	8.0%
Wood	11.7%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,031	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	93	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	362	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	362	19.6%
Households with children under 18	511	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	739	40.0%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	16.3%
Married	57.3%	59.7%
Separated	2.4%	3.0%
Widowed	2.9%	11.9%
Divorced	14.2%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 57.0%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	2.8%
Kindergarten	20	2.4%
Elementary school	510	60.1%
High school	229	27.0%
College / grad school	66	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Retail trade 17.0%

Construction 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Professional & management 3.8%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 20.4%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.2%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	306	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	50.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	16.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,272	92.4%
Spanish	46	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	46	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,589	99.3%
Born in same state	4,567	98.8%
Born in different state	3,925	84.9%
Foreign born	22	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	33	0.7%
Not a US citizen	3	9.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	551	11.9%
French	414	9%
Italian	277	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	56	1.2%
Polish	34	0.7%
Dutch	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45612

What city is ZIP code 45612 in?

ZIP code 45612 is primarily assigned to Bainbridge, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45612 in?

ZIP code 45612 falls within Ross County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45612?

8% 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 45612 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 45612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 45612 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 45612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45612?

The median home value in ZIP code 45612 is $133,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 45612 in?

ZIP code 45612 observes the EST timezone.