45142 ZIP Code — Lynchburg, OH

Highland County, Ohio

ZIP code 45142 is located in Lynchburg, Ohio, within Highland County. It covers approximately 61.83 square miles and serves a population of 3,994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 937.

About ZIP code 45142

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 $152,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,529. 37% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45142 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,994

population

61.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lynchburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45118 Fayetteville (7.8 mi) 45146 Martinsville (8 mi) 45107 Blanchester (10.5 mi) 45159 New Vienna (11.4 mi) 45154 Mount Orab (11.4 mi) 45133 Hillsboro (11.7 mi) 45171 Sardinia (13.4 mi) 45176 Williamsburg (14.6 mi) 45162 Pleasant Plain (16.1 mi) 45135 Leesburg (16.5 mi) 45122 Goshen (17.2 mi) 45113 Clarksville (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,994
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	61.83 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	39.1993
Longitude	-83.7889
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	50.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	16.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,994

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$60,529

Median household income

$31,433

Per capita income

$152,000

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,341

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

145

5–9

149

111

10–14

115

15–19

158

20–24

164

301

25–34

311

159

35–44

165

238

45–54

246

140

55–59

145

208

60–64

215

221

65–74

229

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	760	19.0%
18 and over	3,234	81.0%
65 and over	767	19.2%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,943	98.1%
Two or more races	33	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	25	0.6%
Other race	18	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	50.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	16.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 20.6%

$50k–$75k 27.9%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	20.6%
$50k–$75k	27.9%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$60,529

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,000
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	66.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	7.3%
Wood	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	905	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	175	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	239	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	276	17.3%
Households with children under 18	417	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	498	31.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	25.7%
Married	59.5%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.5%	6.3%
Divorced	12.2%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	2.0%
Kindergarten	79	10.1%
Elementary school	450	57.4%
High school	40	5.1%
College / grad school	199	25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 15.0%

Retail trade 12.1%

Construction 6.9%

Other services 5.5%

Professional & management 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Information 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.6%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	339	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,807	95.3%
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)	3,994	100.0%
Born in same state	3,991	99.9%
Born in different state	3,476	87.0%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	613	15.3%
Arab	580	14.5%
Italian	492	12.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	0.4%
Polish	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45142

What city is ZIP code 45142 in?

ZIP code 45142 is primarily assigned to Lynchburg, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45142 in?

ZIP code 45142 falls within Highland County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45142?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 45142 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 45142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 45142 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 45142 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45142?

The median home value in ZIP code 45142 is $152,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45142 in?

ZIP code 45142 observes the EST timezone.