45644 ZIP Code — Kingston, OH

Ross County, Ohio

ZIP code 45644 is located in Kingston, Ohio, within Ross County. It covers approximately 60.94 square miles and serves a population of 4,525 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45644

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $58,913. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45644 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.

4,525

population

60.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45644

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43135 Laurelville (8.9 mi) 43113 Circleville (11.1 mi) 43154 Stoutsville (11.3 mi) 45601 Chillicothe (12 mi) 43152 South Bloomingville (12.5 mi) 45647 Londonderry (13.4 mi) 43102 Amanda (14.6 mi) 43149 Rockbridge (15.5 mi) 43164 Williamsport (16.6 mi) 43115 Clarksburg (16.7 mi) 45673 Richmond Dale (17.4 mi) 43103 Ashville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,525
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	60.94 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.4535
Longitude	-82.8559
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	43.7%	49.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	17.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,525

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$58,913

Median household income

$31,004

Per capita income

$188,900

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

61.6%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,272

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

147

5–9

122

237

10–14

196

152

15–19

126

20–24

242

25–34

201

256

35–44

212

333

45–54

277

320

55–59

265

218

60–64

181

148

65–74

122

222

75–84

185

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,103	24.4%
18 and over	3,422	75.6%
65 and over	743	16.4%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,444	97.3%
Two or more races	74	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	40	0.9%
Black or African American	4	0.1%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	49.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	17.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 19.5%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.5%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$58,913

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 35.3%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,900
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	61.6%
Renter occupied	38.4%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.0%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.8%
Electricity	35.4%
Propane / LP gas	29.0%
Fuel oil	9.5%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	860	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	127	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	584	31.6%
Female householder, no spouse	279	15.1%
Households with children under 18	526	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	571	30.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	20.2%
Married	44.5%	55.9%
Separated	3.0%	4.3%
Widowed	4.4%	10.3%
Divorced	14.4%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	2.4%
Kindergarten	40	4.3%
Elementary school	518	56.0%
High school	219	23.7%
College / grad school	126	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Retail trade 14.0%

Construction 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 4.4%

Professional & management 1.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 23.3%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 72.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	247	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	24.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,379	96.8%
Spanish	89	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	86	2.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,525	100.0%
Born in same state	4,525	100.0%
Born in different state	4,006	88.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	710	15.7%
Arab	451	10%
Italian	415	9.2%
English	22	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	0.4%
Polish	10	0.2%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45644

What city is ZIP code 45644 in?

ZIP code 45644 is primarily assigned to Kingston, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45644 in?

ZIP code 45644 falls within Pickaway County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45644?

24% of residents in ZIP code 45644 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45644?

12% 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 45644?

The median home value in ZIP code 45644 is $188,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 45644?

ZIP code 45644 has an estimated population of 4,525 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45644 in?

ZIP code 45644 observes the EST timezone.