45744 ZIP Code — Lowell, OH

Washington County, Ohio

ZIP code 45744 is located in Lowell, Ohio, within Washington County. It covers approximately 56.13 square miles and serves a population of 2,234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45744

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 $166,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45744 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,234

population

56.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lowell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45786 Waterford (6.5 mi) 45746 Macksburg (6.6 mi) 45715 Beverly (7.2 mi) 45727 Dexter City (7.7 mi) 45750 Marietta (7.7 mi) 45788 Whipple (7.9 mi) 45745 Lower Salem (11.1 mi) 26187 Williamstown (11.2 mi) 45773 Reno (12.8 mi) 26105 Vienna (13.8 mi) 43724 Caldwell (14.8 mi) 45784 Vincent (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,234
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	56.13 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	39.5283
Longitude	-81.5097
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	49.1%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,234

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$30,711

Per capita income

$166,000

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,185

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

117

20–24

25–34

154

35–44

181

45–54

102

103

55–59

121

60–64

100

159

65–74

189

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	387	17.3%
18 and over	1,847	82.7%
65 and over	574	25.7%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,159	96.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	59	2.6%
Asian	12	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%
Two or more races	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 23.8%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	23.8%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,000
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	37.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	43.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.0%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	72	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	123	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	222	23.6%
Households with children under 18	252	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	407	43.3%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	26.5%
Married	62.6%	45.7%
Separated	0.2%	0.6%
Widowed	0.5%	17.8%
Divorced	7.6%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	7.6%
Kindergarten	7	1.6%
Elementary school	87	20.1%
High school	201	46.4%
College / grad school	105	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Retail trade 13.7%

Other services 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Construction 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 4.4%

Professional & management 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	173	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,151	96.3%
Spanish	34	1.6%
Other Indo-European	34	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,228	99.7%
Born in same state	2,222	99.5%
Born in different state	1,919	85.9%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	243	10.9%
French	217	9.7%
Italian	123	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	1.3%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45744

What city is ZIP code 45744 in?

ZIP code 45744 is primarily assigned to Lowell, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45744 in?

ZIP code 45744 falls within Washington County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45744 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 45744 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45744 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 45744 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 45744 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 45744 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45744?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 45744 in?

ZIP code 45744 observes the EST timezone.