45155 ZIP Code — Mowrystown, OH

Highland County, Ohio

ZIP code 45155 is located in Mowrystown, Ohio, within Highland County. It covers approximately 0.48 square miles and serves a population of 461 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 937.

About ZIP code 45155

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $78,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,750. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 45155 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

461

population

0.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45155 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45155

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45155. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mowrystown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	461
Population density	960 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	0.48 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.0352
Longitude	-83.7513
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	47.1%	50.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	16.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

461

Population

960

People per sq mi

30.0

Median age

$54,750

Median household income

$20,874

Per capita income

$78,100

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

34.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	129	28.0%
18 and over	332	72.0%
65 and over	27	5.9%
Median age	30.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	429	88.3%
Hispanic or Latino	25	5.1%
Two or more races	19	3.9%
Other race	8	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	50.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	16.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
Median income	$54,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 58.8%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,100
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	1.1%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	74.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	48.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	21.5%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	13	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	34	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	33	22.1%
Households with children under 18	63	42.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	18.8%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.8%	41.8%
Married	32.5%	36.3%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	11.0%
Divorced	15.8%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 19.9%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.1%
Kindergarten	23	16.4%
Elementary school	58	41.4%
High school	42	30.0%
College / grad school	14	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Retail trade 20.6%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Other services 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Construction 6.0%

Professional & management 3.2%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 34.9%

Under 18 years 41.1%

18 and over 32.5%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	25.9%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.1%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	17.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	450	97.6%
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)	461	100.0%
Born in same state	461	100.0%
Born in different state	320	69.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	141	30.6%
French	91	19.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	3.5%
Arab	16	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45155

What city is ZIP code 45155 in?

ZIP code 45155 is primarily assigned to Mowrystown, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45155 in?

ZIP code 45155 falls within Highland County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45155?

35% of residents in ZIP code 45155 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45155?

9% 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 45155 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 45155 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45155?

The median home value in ZIP code 45155 is $78,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 45155 in?

ZIP code 45155 observes the EST timezone.