45634 ZIP Code — Hamden, OH

Vinton County, Ohio

ZIP code 45634 is located in Hamden, Ohio, within Vinton County. It covers approximately 34.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,518 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45634

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $46,447. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 45634 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.

1,518

population

34.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45634 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45634

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45634. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hamden	Acceptable
Hamden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45692 Wellston (5.8 mi) 45695 Wilkesville (6.7 mi) 45651 Mc Arthur (7.2 mi) 45672 Ray (10.5 mi) 45640 Jackson (13.2 mi) 45710 Albany (14.5 mi) 45654 New Plymouth (14.6 mi) 45686 Vinton (15 mi) 45647 Londonderry (15.5 mi) 43152 South Bloomingville (16.5 mi) 45766 New Marshfield (16.6 mi) 45673 Richmond Dale (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,518
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	34.72 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	39.1796
Longitude	-82.4821
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	68.1%	52.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	14.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,518

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$46,447

Median household income

$25,382

Per capita income

$100,000

Median home value

$691

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

578

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

144

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	19.2%
18 and over	1,227	80.8%
65 and over	307	20.2%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,496	97.7%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.8%
Two or more races	13	0.8%
Black or African American	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	52.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	14.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 12.5%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.5%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
Median income	$46,447

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 3.5%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,000
Median rent / month	$691
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	57.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	47.8%
3 bedrooms	33.2%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	18.1%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.0%
Electricity	36.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	9.0%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	37.1%
Cohabiting couple	55	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	192	29.9%
Female householder, no spouse	157	24.5%
Households with children under 18	141	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	233	36.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	24.7%
Married	51.1%	36.7%
Separated	3.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	24.7%
Divorced	21.1%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	6.7%
Kindergarten	6	3.1%
Elementary school	69	35.6%
High school	89	45.9%
College / grad school	17	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.5%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Transportation & utilities 17.1%

Retail trade 10.1%

Public administration 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Construction 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Professional & management 1.9%

Other services 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.6%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	44.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.9

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 15.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.3%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	16.2%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	57.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.4%
Public insurance	58.6%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,440	94.9%
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)	1,482	97.6%
Born in same state	1,478	97.4%
Born in different state	1,206	79.4%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	36	2.4%
Not a US citizen	36	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	202	13.3%
Italian	142	9.4%
Arab	114	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	33	2.2%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45634

What city is ZIP code 45634 in?

ZIP code 45634 is primarily assigned to Hamden, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45634 in?

ZIP code 45634 falls within Vinton County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45634 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 45634 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45634?

11% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 45634?

20% of residents in ZIP code 45634 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45634?

The median home value in ZIP code 45634 is $100,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45634 in?

ZIP code 45634 observes the EST timezone.