45650 ZIP Code — Lynx, OH

Adams County, Ohio

ZIP code 45650 is located in Lynx, Ohio, within Adams County. It covers approximately 14.79 square miles and serves a population of 415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/937.

About ZIP code 45650

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,750. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 57 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 45650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

415

population

14.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45650 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lynx	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45616 Blue Creek (6.3 mi) 45693 West Union (7.2 mi) 45684 Stout (9.8 mi) 45144 Manchester (10.1 mi) 41189 Tollesboro (12.8 mi) 45657 Otway (13.3 mi) 45663 West Portsmouth (16.7 mi) 41179 Vanceburg (16.7 mi) 45101 Aberdeen (18.2 mi) 41166 Quincy (18.5 mi) 45671 Rarden (18.6 mi) 41141 Garrison (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	415
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	14.79 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	38.7360
Longitude	-83.4177
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326/937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	55.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	26.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	14.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	8.9%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

415

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$73,750

Median household income

$34,963

Per capita income

$80,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.6%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

236

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	90	21.7%
18 and over	325	78.3%
65 and over	54	13.0%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 5.9%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	384	87.1%
Hispanic or Latino	26	5.9%
Other race	26	5.9%
Two or more races	5	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	55.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	26.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	14.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	8.9%	2.5%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 24.9%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	24.9%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	30.1%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$73,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.0%

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.6%
Renter occupied	6.4%
Vacant	30.0%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.6%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	51.4%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	18.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	55.5%
3 bedrooms	20.6%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	53.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	47.4%
Propane / LP gas	34.7%
Wood	12.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	16	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	51	29.5%
Female householder, no spouse	11	6.4%
Households with children under 18	35	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	28.9%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	19.5%
Married	54.6%	46.7%
Separated	0.0%	7.1%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	12.9%	26.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 20.3%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 6.8%

Associate's degree 23.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	7.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	32.5%
High school	48	60.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.4%

Construction 18.9%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	3.6%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	28.1%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	15.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	57.1

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 25.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	12.1%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.8%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	16.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	35.9%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	39.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	27.0%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	27.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	14.4%
18–64 years	26.6%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	399	96.1%
Spanish	11	2.8%
Other Indo-European	11	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	415	100.0%
Born in same state	403	97.1%
Born in different state	355	85.5%
Foreign born	12	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	73	17.6%
Arab	56	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	22	5.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45650

What city is ZIP code 45650 in?

ZIP code 45650 is primarily assigned to Lynx, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45650 in?

ZIP code 45650 falls within Adams County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45650 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 45650 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45650?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45650?

22% of residents in ZIP code 45650 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 45650?

Health data for ZIP code 45650 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 45650 in?

ZIP code 45650 observes the EST timezone.