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Athens County
Buchtel, OH
45716
45716 ZIP Code — Buchtel, OH
Athens County, Ohio
ZIP code 45716 is located in
Buchtel ,
Ohio ,
within Athens County .
It covers approximately 0.56 square miles and serves a population of
393 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740 .
About ZIP code 45716
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 $110,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,208. 39% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% 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.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 45716 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
393
Population density
702 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
0.56 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.4621
Longitude
-82.1796
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.0%
53.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
8.3%
29.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
18.5%
14.4%
20.0%
Over $200k
1.3%
2.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$55,208
Median household income
$110,000
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 94 23.9% 18 and over 299 76.1% 65 and over 111 28.2% Median age 50.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.3%
Group Count % White 306 76.5% Two or more races 75 18.8% Hispanic or Latino 7 1.8% Other race 7 1.8% Black or African American 5 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.0%
53.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
8.3%
29.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
18.5%
14.4%
20.0%
Over $200k
1.3%
2.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 10.9% $15k–$25k 4.2% $25k–$35k 7.9% $35k–$50k 15.2% $50k–$75k 27.9% $75k–$100k 6.1% $100k–$150k 16.4% $150k–$200k 4.8% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $55,208
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $110,000 Median rent / month $593 Owner occupied 80.0% Renter occupied 20.0% Vacant 7.8% Single-family detached 76.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.5% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 5.0% 1990–1999 14.0% 1980–1989 19.0% 1970–1979 7.8% 1960–1969 9.5% 1950–1959 16.8% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 24.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.1% 2 bedrooms 25.1% 3 bedrooms 45.8% 4 bedrooms 15.6% 5+ bedrooms 7.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.3% 1 vehicle 30.3% 2 vehicles 33.9% 3 or more 25.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 57.0% Electricity 35.8% Propane / LP gas 2.4% Wood 4.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 75 45.5% Cohabiting couple 4 2.4% Male householder, no spouse 45 27.3% Female householder, no spouse 41 24.8% Households with children under 18 16 9.7% Households with seniors (65+) 86 52.1% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.9% 25.2% Married 43.5% 53.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.2% 18.4% Divorced 21.4% 3.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.3% Bachelor's or higher 18.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 36 58.1% Kindergarten 2 3.2% Elementary school 12 19.4% High school 2 3.2% College / grad school 10 16.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
46.0%
Professional & management
9.2%
Public administration
8.6%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.0% Service 25.8% Sales & office 18.4% Natural resources & construction 4.3% Production & transportation 5.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.4% Government 42.3% Self-employed 1.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.7% Carpool 3.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.8% Retirement income 36.4% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 11.5% Food stamps / SNAP 9.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.7% High blood pressure 38.2% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 33.8% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 13.1% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.6% Binge drinking 16.3% No physical activity 32.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.6% Depression 30.2% Fair or poor health 22.1% Poor mental health 19.6% Poor physical health 14.6% No health insurance 14.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.4% Visited dentist 51.6% Cholesterol screening 85.6% Teeth loss 22.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 11.7%
Disability % Any disability 16.5% Under 18 2.1% 18–64 years 5.3% 65 and over 47.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.8% Public insurance 57.8% No insurance 3.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 315 80.2% Spanish 7 2.2% Other Indo-European 7 2.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 393 100.0% Born in same state 393 100.0% Born in different state 357 90.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 63 16% Arab 35 8.9%
Ancestry Count % French 23 5.9% English 19 4.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.0% Internet access 90.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45716
What city is ZIP code 45716 in?
ZIP code 45716 is primarily assigned to Buchtel, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45716 in?
ZIP code 45716 falls within Athens County, Ohio.
Does ZIP code 45716 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 45716 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 45716 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 45716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 45716 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 45716 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45716?
The median home value in ZIP code 45716 is $110,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45716 in?
ZIP code 45716 observes the EST timezone.
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