45745 ZIP Code — Lower Salem, OH

Washington County, Ohio

ZIP code 45745 is located in Lower Salem, Ohio, within Washington County. It covers approximately 72.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,049 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45745

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $46,083. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 36% 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.

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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45745 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,049

population

72.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45745 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45745

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45745. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lower Salem	Acceptable
Lower Salem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45746 Macksburg (6.2 mi) 45727 Dexter City (8.4 mi) 45788 Whipple (8.4 mi) 45744 Lowell (11.1 mi) 43754 Lewisville (11.3 mi) 45767 New Matamoras (11.8 mi) 43724 Caldwell (12 mi) 43788 Summerfield (12.1 mi) 45750 Marietta (13.1 mi) 43779 Sarahsville (14 mi) 45715 Beverly (14.3 mi) 45773 Reno (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,049
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	72.59 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	39.6153
Longitude	-81.3356
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	60.0%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,049

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$46,083

Median household income

$26,183

Per capita income

$87,300

Median home value

$1,131

Median monthly rent

69.0%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

455

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

122

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

119

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	17.4%
18 and over	866	82.6%
65 and over	260	24.8%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Black or African American 7.5%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	969	92.4%
Black or African American	79	7.5%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
Median income	$46,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 40.4%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,300
Median rent / month	$1,131
Owner occupied	69.0%
Renter occupied	31.0%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	56.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	39.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	30.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	55.0%
3 bedrooms	29.0%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	9.2%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.2%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	243	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	24	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	96	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	92	20.2%
Households with children under 18	157	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	41.5%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	26.7%
Married	51.5%	53.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	17.1%	11.0%
Divorced	13.5%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	68	57.1%
High school	46	38.7%
College / grad school	5	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.8%

Construction 12.5%

Professional & management 11.2%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Retail trade 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Public administration 1.7%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	8.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	36.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 24.0%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	980	93.4%
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)	991	94.5%
Born in same state	991	94.5%
Born in different state	877	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	58	5.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	8.6%
French	81	7.7%
English	46	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	22	2.1%
Arab	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	80.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45745

What city is ZIP code 45745 in?

ZIP code 45745 is primarily assigned to Lower Salem, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45745 in?

ZIP code 45745 falls within Washington County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45745?

21% of residents in ZIP code 45745 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45745 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 45745 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45745?

The median home value in ZIP code 45745 is $87,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45745?

The median household income in ZIP code 45745 is $46,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45745 in?

ZIP code 45745 observes the EST timezone.