45631 ZIP Code — Gallipolis, OH

Gallia County, Ohio

ZIP code 45631 is located in Gallipolis, Ohio, within Gallia County. It covers approximately 114.59 square miles and serves a population of 13,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45631

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $52,231. 44% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 45631 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,061

population

114.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45631 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45631

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45631. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gallipolis	Acceptable
Gallipolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25106 Henderson (7.1 mi) 45614 Bidwell (8 mi) 25515 Gallipolis Ferry (8.9 mi) 45658 Patriot (9.2 mi) 25550 Point Pleasant (11.1 mi) 45620 Cheshire (11.8 mi) 45685 Thurman (12.4 mi) 25502 Apple Grove (12.5 mi) 45686 Vinton (13 mi) 45623 Crown City (13.1 mi) 25287 West Columbia (14 mi) 45678 Scottown (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,061
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	114.59 sq mi
Water area	1.80 sq mi
Latitude	38.8129
Longitude	-82.2678
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	53.3%	50.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	15.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

13,061

Population

114

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$52,231

Median household income

$30,860

Per capita income

$139,500

Median home value

$812

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

4,759

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

389

Under 5

431

342

5–9

379

269

10–14

297

390

15–19

431

318

20–24

352

791

25–34

877

671

35–44

744

707

45–54

783

424

55–59

470

472

60–64

522

796

65–74

882

477

75–84

528

151

85+

168

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,690	20.6%
18 and over	10,371	79.4%
65 and over	3,002	23.0%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 4.9%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 0.9%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	11,931	90%
Two or more races	655	4.9%
Black or African American	267	2%
Hispanic or Latino	200	1.5%
Asian	118	0.9%
Other race	69	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	50.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	15.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$52,231

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,500
Median rent / month	$812
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.0%
Electricity	52.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,661	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	267	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,194	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,577	27.7%
Households with children under 18	1,353	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,224	39.0%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	19.2%
Married	49.4%	51.1%
Separated	2.9%	0.9%
Widowed	4.6%	14.9%
Divorced	13.0%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	2.2%
Kindergarten	79	3.4%
Elementary school	1,074	46.7%
High school	678	29.5%
College / grad school	420	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Public administration 12.3%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Retail trade 9.5%

Professional & management 6.7%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Construction 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 18.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	752	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	13.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,241	93.7%
Spanish	49	0.4%
Other Indo-European	10	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.2%
Other languages	17	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,962	99.2%
Born in same state	12,909	98.8%
Born in different state	8,881	68.0%
Foreign born	53	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	99	0.8%
Not a US citizen	90	90.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,704	13%
French	1,493	11.4%
Arab	1,040	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	68	0.5%
German	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45631

What city is ZIP code 45631 in?

ZIP code 45631 is primarily assigned to Gallipolis, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45631 in?

ZIP code 45631 falls within Gallia County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45631 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 45631 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45631?

16% of residents in ZIP code 45631 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45631?

The median home value in ZIP code 45631 is $139,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 45631?

ZIP code 45631 has an estimated population of 13,061 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45631 in?

ZIP code 45631 observes the EST timezone.