45768 ZIP Code — Newport, OH

Washington County, Ohio

ZIP code 45768 is located in Newport, Ohio, within Washington County. It covers approximately 31.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,567 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740/220.

About ZIP code 45768

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,996. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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 45768 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,567

population

31.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45768 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45768

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45768. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45773 Reno (3.4 mi) 26134 Belmont (4.6 mi) 26170 Saint Marys (6.8 mi) 26184 Waverly (7 mi) 45788 Whipple (8.1 mi) 45750 Marietta (8.8 mi) 26187 Williamstown (11.1 mi) 45767 New Matamoras (11.3 mi) 26146 Friendly (13 mi) 26337 Cairo (13 mi) 26346 Ellenboro (13.6 mi) 26105 Vienna (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,567
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	31.18 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	39.4089
Longitude	-81.2638
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740/220

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	52.0%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	15.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,567

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$76,996

Median household income

$33,914

Per capita income

$173,900

Median home value

$962

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

738

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

180

45–54

154

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	225	14.4%
18 and over	1,342	85.6%
65 and over	200	12.8%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,485	94.8%
Two or more races	42	2.7%
Black or African American	40	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	52.0%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	15.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	24.6%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
Median income	$76,996

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 40.9%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,900
Median rent / month	$962
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.8%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	16.2%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	71.0%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.8%
Electricity	15.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	412	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	29	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	70	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	126	19.8%
Households with children under 18	156	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	141	22.1%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.6%	20.2%
Married	58.3%	57.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	6.4%
Divorced	0.0%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 49.8%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	2.4%
Elementary school	112	26.8%
High school	80	19.1%
College / grad school	216	51.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.0%

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Construction 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Other services 1.0%

Professional & management 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	15.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,550	98.9%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,567	100.0%
Born in same state	1,557	99.4%
Born in different state	1,112	71.0%
Foreign born	10	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	494	31.5%
Italian	183	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	127	8.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45768

What city is ZIP code 45768 in?

ZIP code 45768 is primarily assigned to Newport, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45768 in?

ZIP code 45768 falls within Washington County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45768?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 45768 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 45768 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45768?

The median home value in ZIP code 45768 is $173,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 45768?

ZIP code 45768 has an estimated population of 1,567 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45768 in?

ZIP code 45768 observes the EST timezone.