45144 ZIP Code — Manchester, OH

Adams County, Ohio

ZIP code 45144 is located in Manchester, Ohio, within Adams County. It covers approximately 70.75 square miles and serves a population of 4,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/937.

About ZIP code 45144

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 $97,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

The gap between median ($38,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45144 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,057
population
70.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45144 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45144

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Manchester Acceptable
Manchester Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
45693 West Union (8.2 mi) 45101 Aberdeen (8.2 mi) 41189 Tollesboro (9.5 mi) 45650 Lynx (10.1 mi) 41056 Maysville (11.8 mi) 45167 Ripley (12.1 mi) 45168 Russellville (13.6 mi) 41034 Dover (15.2 mi) 45616 Blue Creek (16.4 mi) 41179 Vanceburg (17.6 mi) 45697 Winchester (18.3 mi) 45684 Stout (18.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,057
Population density 57 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 70.75 sq mi
Water area 1.15 sq mi
Latitude 38.6999
Longitude -83.5996
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 67.1% 55.9% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 22.6% 26.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 8.2% 14.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.5% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,057
Population
57
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$38,750
Median household income
$26,587
Per capita income
$97,600
Median home value
$649
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
28.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
1,381
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
177
Under 5
177
84
5–9
83
108
10–14
108
87
15–19
86
155
20–24
154
326
25–34
324
211
35–44
210
225
45–54
224
225
55–59
223
152
60–64
152
178
65–74
178
92
75–84
91
14
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1888021.7%
18 and over3,17778.3%
65 and over56614.0%
Median age39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%
Two or more races 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White3,94096.4%
Two or more races631.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native350.9%
Hispanic or Latino310.8%
Asian190.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 67.1% 55.9% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 22.6% 26.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 8.2% 14.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.5% 5.2%
Under $10k 6.2%
$10k–$15k 13.8%
$15k–$25k 11.2%
$25k–$35k 15.6%
$35k–$50k 10.5%
$50k–$75k 13.7%
$75k–$100k 11.9%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 0.9%
$200k+ 4.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.2%
$10k–$15k13.8%
$15k–$25k11.2%
$25k–$35k15.6%
$35k–$50k10.5%
$50k–$75k13.7%
$75k–$100k11.9%
$100k–$150k12.1%
$150k–$200k0.9%
$200k+4.2%
Median income$38,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.0%
$50k–$100k 30.9%
$100k–$150k 13.0%
$150k–$200k 6.4%
$200k–$300k 16.8%
$300k–$500k 4.0%
$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,600
Median rent / month$649
Owner occupied65.4%
Renter occupied34.6%
Vacant17.8%
Single-family detached66.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.0%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.6%
2000–200912.8%
1990–199917.2%
1980–198914.4%
1970–197912.6%
1960–19694.3%
1950–19595.9%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier27.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom8.0%
2 bedrooms31.0%
3 bedrooms40.2%
4 bedrooms14.1%
5+ bedrooms4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.6%
1 vehicle33.2%
2 vehicles29.6%
3 or more30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas24.8%
Electricity50.4%
Propane / LP gas12.5%
Fuel oil1.1%
Wood10.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family71545.1%
Cohabiting couple21913.8%
Male householder, no spouse24015.1%
Female householder, no spouse41226.0%
Households with children under 1853133.5%
Households with seniors (65+)42726.9%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.3%27.1%
Married45.1%46.5%
Separated0.0%4.3%
Widowed5.2%6.1%
Divorced16.5%16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%
Some HS, no diploma 11.6%
HS graduate 40.5%
Some college, no degree 17.3%
Associate's degree 11.3%
Bachelor's degree 6.0%
Graduate / professional 8.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.0%
Bachelor's or higher14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool121.9%
Kindergarten284.4%
Elementary school26541.7%
High school17126.9%
College / grad school16025.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%
Manufacturing 19.1%
Retail trade 17.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%
Construction 9.7%
Other services 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 5.3%
Professional & management 2.9%
Public administration 2.1%
Finance & real estate 1.9%
Information 1.1%
Agriculture & mining 0.8%
Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.0%
Service22.3%
Sales & office14.1%
Natural resources & construction9.5%
Production & transportation25.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.8%
Government11.2%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.9%
Carpool5.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.0%
Work from home0.2%
Other means1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)29.1

Poverty

All people 28.4%
Under 18 years 39.3%
18 and over 25.5%
Married-couple families 12.6%
Female-led households 56.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.9%
Retirement income18.3%
Supplemental Security7.9%
Cash public assistance4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP20.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.2%
High blood pressure40.0%
High cholesterol35.6%
Diabetes14.6%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma11.7%
Arthritis35.5%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease13.8%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking31.6%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.3%
Depression27.7%
Fair or poor health23.8%
Poor mental health19.1%
Poor physical health15.6%
No health insurance15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.8%
Visited dentist52.1%
Cholesterol screening86.3%
Teeth loss25.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2176.8%
Disability%
Any disability18.5%
Under 182.7%
18–64 years14.8%
65 and over60.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance44.4%
Public insurance49.2%
No insurance12.3%
Uninsured under 190.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,70391.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,98898.3%
Born in same state3,98898.3%
Born in different state2,74067.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen691.7%
Not a US citizen1927.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian59514.7%
Arab2827%
French2035%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian661.6%
English421%
Polish300.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.1%
Internet access88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45144

What city is ZIP code 45144 in?

ZIP code 45144 is primarily assigned to Manchester, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45144 in?

ZIP code 45144 falls within Adams County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45144?

28% of residents in ZIP code 45144 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45144?

15% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 45144?

The median home value in ZIP code 45144 is $97,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45144?

The median household income in ZIP code 45144 is $38,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45144 in?

ZIP code 45144 observes the EST timezone.

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