45761 ZIP Code — Millfield, OH

Athens County, Ohio

ZIP code 45761 is located in Millfield, Ohio, within Athens County. It covers approximately 34.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45761

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 $96,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,398.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

1,221

population

34.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45761 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45761

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Millfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45780 The Plains (3.8 mi) 45711 Amesville (7.2 mi) 45732 Glouster (7.4 mi) 45701 Athens (8.1 mi) 45764 Nelsonville (9 mi) 45766 New Marshfield (10.2 mi) 43728 Chesterhill (10.7 mi) 45778 Stewart (11.8 mi) 45735 Guysville (14.3 mi) 43766 New Straitsville (14.9 mi) 43730 Corning (15.2 mi) 45654 New Plymouth (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,221
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	34.31 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.4197
Longitude	-82.0891
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	60.2%	53.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	29.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	14.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,221

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$40,398

Median household income

$37,218

Per capita income

$96,700

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

681

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

213

45–54

160

55–59

143

60–64

107

122

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	63	5.2%
18 and over	1,158	94.8%
65 and over	317	26.0%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,207	98.9%
Two or more races	14	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	53.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	29.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	14.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 20.6%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	20.6%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$40,398

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.9%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,700
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	28.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	30.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Fuel oil	16.8%
Wood	23.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	255	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	29	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	240	35.6%
Female householder, no spouse	150	22.3%
Households with children under 18	61	9.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	34.3%
Average household size	1.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	17.9%
Married	51.4%	59.5%
Separated	9.9%	2.3%
Widowed	1.9%	5.7%
Divorced	9.3%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 33.2%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	92.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	5	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Manufacturing 27.1%

Construction 11.7%

Retail trade 10.8%

Other services 8.8%

Professional & management 8.2%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 7.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.1%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.7%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	29.6%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	15.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,221	100.0%
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)	1,221	100.0%
Born in same state	1,194	97.8%
Born in different state	1,039	85.1%
Foreign born	27	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	256	21%
Italian	215	17.6%
Arab	111	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	37	3%
English	31	2.5%
German	11	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.2%
Internet access	70.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45761

What city is ZIP code 45761 in?

ZIP code 45761 is primarily assigned to Millfield, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45761 in?

ZIP code 45761 falls within Athens County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45761 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 45761 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 45761 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 45761 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45761?

The median home value in ZIP code 45761 is $96,700.

Does ZIP code 45761 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 45761 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 45761 in?

ZIP code 45761 observes the EST timezone.