45616 ZIP Code — Blue Creek, OH

Adams County, Ohio

ZIP code 45616 is located in Blue Creek, Ohio, within Adams County. It covers approximately 72.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/937.

About ZIP code 45616

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,625. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 45616 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,729

population

72.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45616 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45616

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45616. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45650 Lynx (6.3 mi) 45684 Stout (6.4 mi) 45657 Otway (8.5 mi) 45663 West Portsmouth (10.4 mi) 45693 West Union (12.4 mi) 41166 Quincy (13.2 mi) 45652 Mc Dermott (13.8 mi) 45671 Rarden (15.5 mi) 41141 Garrison (16 mi) 41174 South Portsmouth (16.1 mi) 45144 Manchester (16.4 mi) 41189 Tollesboro (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,729
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	72.64 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.7491
Longitude	-83.3019
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326/937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	55.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	26.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	14.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,729

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$49,625

Median household income

$22,484

Per capita income

$156,200

Median home value

$664

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

34.2%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

704

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

120

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

110

60–64

181

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	370	21.4%
18 and over	1,359	78.6%
65 and over	477	27.6%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,673	96.8%
Two or more races	50	2.9%
Black or African American	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	55.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	26.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	14.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$49,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 31.9%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,200
Median rent / month	$664
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	24.7%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	26.4%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	12.4%
3 bedrooms	64.6%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	29.5%
Propane / LP gas	23.6%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	33.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	372	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	90	14.4%
Male householder, no spouse	66	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	99	15.8%
Households with children under 18	137	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	356	56.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	15.2%
Married	44.0%	52.9%
Separated	4.2%	5.6%
Widowed	0.0%	18.7%
Divorced	11.6%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 18.0%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 6.7%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 22.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	6.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	201	59.5%
High school	108	32.0%
College / grad school	8	2.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 34.5%

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Construction 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Public administration 5.1%

Professional & management 4.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Retail trade 1.8%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.6%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	4.7%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.2

Poverty

All people 34.2%

Under 18 years 75.7%

18 and over 23.0%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	16.9%
Cash public assistance	15.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.3%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	231	17.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.8%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	28.5%
65 and over	57.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	58.4%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	18.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,673	96.8%
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)	1,729	100.0%
Born in same state	1,610	93.1%
Born in different state	1,208	69.9%
Foreign born	119	6.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	373	21.6%
Italian	359	20.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	217	12.6%
Irish	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45616

What city is ZIP code 45616 in?

ZIP code 45616 is primarily assigned to Blue Creek, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45616 in?

ZIP code 45616 falls within Adams County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45616?

34% of residents in ZIP code 45616 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45616 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 45616 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 45616 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 45616 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 45616 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 45616 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 45616 in?

ZIP code 45616 observes the EST timezone.