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Hancock County
Benton Ridge, OH
45816
45816 ZIP Code — Benton Ridge, OH
Hancock County, Ohio
ZIP code 45816 is located in
Benton Ridge ,
Ohio ,
within Hancock County .
It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of
427 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 419 .
About ZIP code 45816
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 $108,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,057. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 45816 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
427
Population density
1,642 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
063
Geography
Land area
0.26 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.0049
Longitude
-83.7916
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
419
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.3%
43.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
42.3%
32.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
20.4%
19.5%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.9%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$75,057
Median household income
$108,800
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 100 23.4% 18 and over 327 76.6% 65 and over 45 10.5% Median age 35.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 420 98.4% Asian 7 1.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.3%
43.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
42.3%
32.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
20.4%
19.5%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.9%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.5% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 7.5% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 4.4% $50k–$75k 26.4% $75k–$100k 28.3% $100k–$150k 17.6% $150k–$200k 1.3% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $75,057
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $108,800 Median rent / month $597 Owner occupied 85.5% Renter occupied 14.5% Vacant 0.6% Single-family detached 93.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.5% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 3.8% 1990–1999 1.3% 1980–1989 6.9% 1970–1979 4.4% 1960–1969 7.5% 1950–1959 10.6% 1940–1949 6.9% 1939 or earlier 58.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 17.5% 3 bedrooms 51.3% 4 bedrooms 21.3% 5+ bedrooms 6.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.8% 1 vehicle 22.0% 2 vehicles 41.5% 3 or more 32.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.9% Electricity 25.8% Propane / LP gas 63.5% Fuel oil 7.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 54 34.0% Cohabiting couple 29 18.2% Male householder, no spouse 36 22.6% Female householder, no spouse 40 25.2% Households with children under 18 54 34.0% Households with seniors (65+) 36 22.6% Average household size 2.69
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.3% 37.6% Married 32.8% 38.8% Separated 0.0% 2.4% Widowed 7.9% 6.7% Divorced 22.0% 14.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.8%
Some college, no degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.2% Bachelor's or higher 21.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 0.9% Kindergarten 22 20.6% Elementary school 57 53.3% High school 23 21.5% College / grad school 4 3.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
23.3%
Education & healthcare
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Professional & management
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.3% Service 17.1% Sales & office 15.9% Natural resources & construction 14.3% Production & transportation 38.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 93.4% Government 3.5% Self-employed 3.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.5% Carpool 21.3% Public transit 3.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.4% Retirement income 19.5% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.4% High blood pressure 28.4% High cholesterol 30.6% Diabetes 9.0% Heart disease 5.9% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 24.8% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 18.7% No physical activity 22.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 12.2% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 8.9% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.9% Visited dentist 67.2% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 12.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 11.3%
Disability % Any disability 9.8% Under 18 2.0% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 31.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.7% Public insurance 27.6% No insurance 1.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 421 98.6% 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) 427 100.0% Born in same state 427 100.0% Born in different state 404 94.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 106 24.8% Arab 90 21.1% French 27 6.3%
Ancestry Count % English 4 0.9% Norwegian 4 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.2% Internet access 96.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45816
What city is ZIP code 45816 in?
ZIP code 45816 is primarily assigned to Benton Ridge, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45816 in?
ZIP code 45816 falls within Hancock County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 45816 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 45816 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 45816 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 45816 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45816?
The median home value in ZIP code 45816 is $108,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 45816?
ZIP code 45816 has an estimated population of 427 residents, with a density of 1,617 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 45816 in?
ZIP code 45816 observes the EST timezone.
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