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Washington County
Little Hocking, OH
45742
45742 ZIP Code — Little Hocking, OH
Washington County, Ohio
ZIP code 45742 is located in
Little Hocking ,
Ohio ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 26.64 square miles and serves a population of
3,335 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740 .
About ZIP code 45742
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 $156,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($77,216) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 45742 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,335
Population density
125 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
167
Geography
Land area
26.64 sq mi
Water area
0.50 sq mi
Latitude
39.2648
Longitude
-81.7170
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.3%
48.1%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
32.4%
33.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
29.8%
15.8%
20.0%
Over $200k
5.4%
2.9%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$77,216
Median household income
$156,000
Median home value
$1,130
Median monthly rent
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 658 19.7% 18 and over 2,677 80.3% 65 and over 665 19.9% Median age 44.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1%
Group Count % White 3,177 95.3% Two or more races 111 3.3% Black or African American 32 1% Asian 15 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.3%
48.1%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
32.4%
33.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
29.8%
15.8%
20.0%
Over $200k
5.4%
2.9%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 3.8% $25k–$35k 11.8% $35k–$50k 9.6% $50k–$75k 19.6% $75k–$100k 12.2% $100k–$150k 18.9% $150k–$200k 10.4% $200k+ 10.0% Median income $77,216
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $156,000 Median rent / month $1,130 Owner occupied 89.7% Renter occupied 10.3% Vacant 7.3% Single-family detached 85.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.7% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.5% 2010–2019 3.6% 2000–2009 15.9% 1990–1999 4.8% 1980–1989 14.4% 1970–1979 22.0% 1960–1969 5.8% 1950–1959 10.6% 1940–1949 5.2% 1939 or earlier 16.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.1% 2 bedrooms 11.4% 3 bedrooms 58.4% 4 bedrooms 19.5% 5+ bedrooms 5.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 22.8% 2 vehicles 44.4% 3 or more 32.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.0% Electricity 26.6% Propane / LP gas 7.6% Wood 3.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 866 70.7% Cohabiting couple 81 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 139 11.3% Female householder, no spouse 139 11.3% Households with children under 18 334 27.3% Households with seniors (65+) 459 37.5% Average household size 2.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.9% 21.2% Married 60.7% 66.4% Separated 5.7% 1.0% Widowed 1.1% 3.7% Divorced 8.6% 7.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.2%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.4% Bachelor's or higher 22.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 56 9.2% Kindergarten 71 11.6% Elementary school 314 51.4% High school 39 6.4% College / grad school 131 21.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.3%
Professional & management
12.0%
Public administration
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 44.0% Service 19.9% Sales & office 20.8% Natural resources & construction 7.2% Production & transportation 8.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.6% Government 15.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.3% Carpool 6.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.2% Work from home 9.3% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
35.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.6% Retirement income 37.8% Supplemental Security 5.7% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.5% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 31.4% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.4% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 25.3% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 11.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.0% Visited dentist 60.4% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 405 15.1%
Disability % Any disability 14.5% Under 18 2.0% 18–64 years 11.1% 65 and over 37.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.6% Public insurance 42.4% No insurance 6.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,154 94.6% 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) 3,320 99.6% Born in same state 3,269 98.0% Born in different state 1,574 47.2% Foreign born 51 1.5% Naturalized citizen 15 0.4% Not a US citizen 15 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 642 19.3% Italian 311 9.3% Arab 206 6.2%
Ancestry Count % German 37 1.1% English 23 0.7% Polish 16 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.7% Internet access 91.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45742
What city is ZIP code 45742 in?
ZIP code 45742 is primarily assigned to Little Hocking, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45742 in?
ZIP code 45742 falls within Washington County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 45742 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 45742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 45742 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 45742 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 45742 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 45742 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45742?
The median home value in ZIP code 45742 is $156,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45742 in?
ZIP code 45742 observes the EST timezone.
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