45648 ZIP Code — Lucasville, OH

Scioto County, Ohio

ZIP code 45648 is located in Lucasville, Ohio, within Scioto County. It covers approximately 139.46 square miles and serves a population of 11,212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45648

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 $131,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,834. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45648 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,212

population

139.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lucasville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45699 Lucasville (2.8 mi) 45652 Mc Dermott (5.5 mi) 45661 Piketon (9.7 mi) 45653 Minford (10 mi) 45662 Portsmouth (10.1 mi) 45657 Otway (11.1 mi) 45663 West Portsmouth (11.7 mi) 45671 Rarden (12 mi) 45613 Beaver (13 mi) 41174 South Portsmouth (14 mi) 45690 Waverly (15 mi) 45694 Wheelersburg (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,212
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	139.46 sq mi
Water area	1.37 sq mi
Latitude	38.9101
Longitude	-83.0303
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	52.3%	57.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	27.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	13.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

11,212

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$59,834

Median household income

$28,608

Per capita income

$131,700

Median home value

$837

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

3,821

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

313

Under 5

322

254

5–9

262

309

10–14

318

325

15–19

334

359

20–24

369

808

25–34

832

532

35–44

548

847

45–54

872

475

55–59

489

334

60–64

344

675

65–74

695

233

75–84

239

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,056	18.3%
18 and over	9,156	81.7%
65 and over	1,966	17.5%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	11,047	98.2%
Two or more races	63	0.6%
Asian	45	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	42	0.4%
Black or African American	36	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	57.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	27.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	13.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$59,834

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,700
Median rent / month	$837
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	66.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.4%
Electricity	48.4%
Propane / LP gas	24.7%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,097	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	368	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	723	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	875	21.5%
Households with children under 18	1,047	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,405	34.6%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	21.2%
Married	44.3%	51.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.7%
Widowed	5.7%	10.6%
Divorced	11.6%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	83	3.9%
Kindergarten	152	7.1%
Elementary school	963	44.9%
High school	392	18.3%
College / grad school	557	25.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Construction 7.5%

Retail trade 7.1%

Professional & management 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Information 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 40.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.0%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.9%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	517	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,577	94.3%
Spanish	13	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,087	98.9%
Born in same state	11,040	98.5%
Born in different state	9,485	84.6%
Foreign born	47	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	125	1.1%
Not a US citizen	46	36.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,170	10.4%
Arab	1,065	9.5%
Italian	961	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	68	0.6%
Polish	14	0.1%
Irish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45648

What city is ZIP code 45648 in?

ZIP code 45648 is primarily assigned to Lucasville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45648 in?

ZIP code 45648 falls within Scioto County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45648?

17% of residents in ZIP code 45648 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45648 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 45648 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45648?

The median home value in ZIP code 45648 is $131,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 45648?

Health data for ZIP code 45648 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 45648 in?

ZIP code 45648 observes the EST timezone.