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Athens County
Jacksonville, OH
45740
45740 ZIP Code — Jacksonville, OH
Athens County, Ohio
ZIP code 45740 is located in
Jacksonville ,
Ohio ,
within Athens County .
It covers approximately 0.29 square miles and serves a population of
333 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740 .
About ZIP code 45740
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 $73,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,364. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 45740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
333
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
0.29 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.4775
Longitude
-82.0782
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.4%
53.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
22.3%
29.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
14.4%
20.0%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$46,364
Median household income
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 32 9.6% 18 and over 301 90.4% 65 and over 143 42.9% Median age 60.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 331 99.4% Two or more races 2 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.4%
53.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
22.3%
29.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
14.4%
20.0%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.9% $15k–$25k 11.3% $25k–$35k 16.9% $35k–$50k 18.1% $50k–$75k 21.9% $75k–$100k 5.6% $100k–$150k 8.1% $200k+ 11.3% Median income $46,364
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $73,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 85.0% Renter occupied 15.0% Vacant 13.5% Single-family detached 84.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.1% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.03
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 4.9% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 11.9% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 0.5% 1950–1959 2.7% 1940–1949 3.8% 1939 or earlier 69.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 9.2% 2 bedrooms 18.4% 3 bedrooms 53.0% 4 bedrooms 17.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.1% 1 vehicle 43.1% 2 vehicles 28.1% 3 or more 25.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 89.4% Electricity 10.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 70 43.8% Cohabiting couple 8 5.0% Male householder, no spouse 17 10.6% Female householder, no spouse 65 40.6% Households with children under 18 16 10.0% Households with seniors (65+) 94 58.8% Average household size 2.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.9% 15.0% Married 55.2% 39.9% Separated 9.0% 4.0% Widowed 0.0% 26.6% Divorced 9.0% 14.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.5% Bachelor's or higher 10.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 15 62.5% High school 9 37.5% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Public administration
6.8%
Professional & management
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.7% Service 32.0% Sales & office 21.1% Natural resources & construction 2.0% Production & transportation 25.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.4% Government 12.9% Self-employed 0.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.0% Carpool 2.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.8% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 23.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
34.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 62.5% Retirement income 45.6% Supplemental Security 8.8% Cash public assistance 6.3% Food stamps / SNAP 17.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.3% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 33.2% Diabetes 15.5% Heart disease 10.3% Stroke 5.1% Asthma 12.5% Arthritis 35.9% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 15.2% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 33.8% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 36.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.4% Depression 31.0% Fair or poor health 25.5% Poor mental health 20.5% Poor physical health 16.5% No health insurance 15.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 47.1% Cholesterol screening 84.9% Teeth loss 26.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 10.0%
Disability % Any disability 31.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 25.3% 65 and over 45.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.0% Public insurance 65.5% No insurance 12.0% Uninsured under 19 15.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 324 97.3% 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) 329 98.8% Born in same state 329 98.8% Born in different state 319 95.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 1.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 46 13.8% Arab 31 9.3% French 30 9%
Ancestry Count % English 16 4.8% Irish 7 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.0% Internet access 92.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45740
What city is ZIP code 45740 in?
ZIP code 45740 is primarily assigned to Jacksonville, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45740 in?
ZIP code 45740 falls within Athens County, Ohio.
Does ZIP code 45740 have an older population?
43% of residents in ZIP code 45740 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 45740 have a large retiree population?
63% of households in ZIP code 45740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 45740?
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 45740?
20% of residents in ZIP code 45740 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 45740 in?
ZIP code 45740 observes the EST timezone.
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