45719 ZIP Code — Chauncey, OH

Athens County, Ohio

ZIP code 45719 is located in Chauncey, Ohio, within Athens County. It covers approximately 0.68 square miles and serves a population of 874 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45719

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 $65,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $33,803. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 45719 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.

874
population
0.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45719 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45719

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City Status
Chauncey Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 874
Population density 1,285 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 0.68 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 39.3999
Longitude -82.1281
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 740
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 72.7% 53.9% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 22.7% 29.4% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 3.7% 14.4% 20.0%
Over $200k 0.9% 2.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

874
Population
1,285
People per sq mi
45.9
Median age
$33,803
Median household income
$23,907
Per capita income
$65,800
Median home value
$839
Median monthly rent
55.1%
Home ownership
32.0%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
247
Housing units
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
13
6
5–9
6
17
10–14
16
39
15–19
38
17
20–24
17
60
25–34
59
55
35–44
55
74
45–54
73
61
55–59
60
31
60–64
31
31
65–74
30
33
75–84
32
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813515.4%
18 and over73984.6%
65 and over13315.2%
Median age45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Other race 1.7%
Two or more races 1.6%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White84494.5%
Hispanic or Latino192.1%
Other race151.7%
Two or more races141.6%
Black or African American10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 72.7% 53.9% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 22.7% 29.4% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 3.7% 14.4% 20.0%
Over $200k 0.9% 2.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 8.7%
$10k–$15k 8.1%
$15k–$25k 16.8%
$25k–$35k 22.3%
$35k–$50k 9.4%
$50k–$75k 10.5%
$75k–$100k 10.2%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$200k+ 0.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.7%
$10k–$15k8.1%
$15k–$25k16.8%
$25k–$35k22.3%
$35k–$50k9.4%
$50k–$75k10.5%
$75k–$100k10.2%
$100k–$150k13.4%
$200k+0.5%
Median income$33,803

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.5%
$50k–$100k 49.5%
$100k–$150k 4.3%
$150k–$200k 3.3%
$200k–$300k 13.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$65,800
Median rent / month$839
Owner occupied55.1%
Renter occupied44.9%
Vacant8.9%
Single-family detached64.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes22.7%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.40

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.7%
2000–20091.7%
1990–199914.6%
1980–198912.2%
1970–197911.0%
1960–196915.1%
1950–19597.4%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier37.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom5.0%
2 bedrooms35.2%
3 bedrooms51.4%
4 bedrooms6.9%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.0%
1 vehicle33.6%
2 vehicles31.8%
3 or more23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas70.6%
Electricity27.6%
No fuel used1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9926.0%
Cohabiting couple7619.9%
Male householder, no spouse7419.4%
Female householder, no spouse13234.6%
Households with children under 1810828.3%
Households with seniors (65+)9424.7%
Average household size2.29

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.4%27.9%
Married28.2%27.6%
Separated0.0%8.1%
Widowed0.5%11.7%
Divorced25.9%24.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 12.0%
HS graduate 47.8%
Some college, no degree 21.8%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 4.9%
Graduate / professional 4.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.5%
Bachelor's or higher9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3118.3%
High school7846.2%
College / grad school6035.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 16.0%
Finance & real estate 12.3%
Professional & management 11.5%
Construction 8.7%
Retail trade 8.7%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Information 2.1%
Manufacturing 1.6%
Transportation & utilities 1.3%
Public administration 1.3%
Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.8%
Service32.3%
Sales & office16.5%
Natural resources & construction10.0%
Production & transportation8.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.8%
Government21.3%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.9%
Carpool12.6%
Public transit0.8%
Walk1.8%
Work from home1.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.9

Poverty

All people 32.0%
Under 18 years 40.9%
18 and over 30.6%
Married-couple families 13.1%
Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.0%
Retirement income18.4%
Supplemental Security12.6%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP29.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure35.8%
High cholesterol30.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma11.6%
Arthritis31.0%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease11.4%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.3%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.1%
Depression29.1%
Fair or poor health19.9%
Poor mental health18.6%
Poor physical health13.3%
No health insurance13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.0%
Visited dentist54.1%
Cholesterol screening85.7%
Teeth loss20.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans375.0%
Disability%
Any disability25.5%
Under 183.7%
18–64 years23.8%
65 and over55.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance43.5%
Public insurance54.3%
No insurance12.9%
Uninsured under 1915.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only84897.0%
Spanish40.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)86398.7%
Born in same state86398.7%
Born in different state75486.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen111.3%
Not a US citizen11100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French9711.1%
Italian839.5%
Arab283.2%
AncestryCount%
English222.5%
Polish70.8%
Irish50.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.6%
Internet access90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45719

What city is ZIP code 45719 in?

ZIP code 45719 is primarily assigned to Chauncey, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45719 in?

ZIP code 45719 falls within Athens County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45719?

32% of residents in ZIP code 45719 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45719?

10% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 45719?

The median home value in ZIP code 45719 is $65,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45719?

The median household income in ZIP code 45719 is $33,803, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45719 in?

ZIP code 45719 observes the EST timezone.

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