45645 ZIP Code — Kitts Hill, OH

Lawrence County, Ohio

ZIP code 45645 is located in Kitts Hill, Ohio, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 45.64 square miles and serves a population of 2,760 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45645

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,419. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 45645 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,760

population

45.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45645 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45645

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45645. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kitts Hill	Acceptable
Kitts Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45696 Willow Wood (4.7 mi) 45619 Chesapeake (7 mi) 45680 South Point (7.1 mi) 41114 Ashland (8.3 mi) 45659 Pedro (8.5 mi) 45638 Ironton (8.5 mi) 41101 Ashland (8.9 mi) 45678 Scottown (9.4 mi) 45669 Proctorville (10.3 mi) 41169 Russell (10.6 mi) 45688 Waterloo (10.7 mi) 41183 Worthington (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,760
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	45.64 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	38.5668
Longitude	-82.5340
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	47.5%	53.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	11.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,760

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$42,419

Median household income

$18,819

Per capita income

$56,300

Median home value

$923

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

30.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,098

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

164

5–9

10–14

15–19

107

20–24

188

25–34

288

35–44

132

223

45–54

344

102

55–59

156

60–64

129

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	613	22.2%
18 and over	2,147	77.8%
65 and over	287	10.4%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,727	98.2%
Two or more races	33	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	53.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	11.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 27.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	27.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	5.0%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$42,419

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.2%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,300
Median rent / month	$923
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	65.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	27.5%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	16.1%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	32.1%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.3%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	46.6%
Wood	10.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	715	72.7%
Cohabiting couple	79	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	1.6%
Female householder, no spouse	173	17.6%
Households with children under 18	377	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	212	21.6%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.8%	29.5%
Married	76.8%	61.4%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.0%
Divorced	1.4%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.7%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	8.8%
Kindergarten	76	17.2%
Elementary school	130	29.4%
High school	144	32.6%
College / grad school	53	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.0%

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Other services 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.2%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Professional & management 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.5%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	21.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 30.9%

Under 18 years 45.0%

18 and over 26.9%

Married-couple families 29.8%

Female-led households 60.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	14.9%
Cash public assistance	11.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.9%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	39.9%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.7%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,489	90.2%
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)	2,760	100.0%
Born in same state	2,581	93.5%
Born in different state	1,453	52.6%
Foreign born	179	6.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	375	13.6%
French	181	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	130	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45645

What city is ZIP code 45645 in?

ZIP code 45645 is primarily assigned to Kitts Hill, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45645 in?

ZIP code 45645 falls within Lawrence County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45645?

31% of residents in ZIP code 45645 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 45645 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 45645 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45645?

13% 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 45645?

The median home value in ZIP code 45645 is $56,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 45645 in?

ZIP code 45645 observes the EST timezone.