45657 ZIP Code — Otway, OH

Scioto County, Ohio

ZIP code 45657 is located in Otway, Ohio, within Scioto County. It covers approximately 94.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,482 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45657

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,864. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 45657 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,482

population

94.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45657 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45657

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45657. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Otway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45671 Rarden (7.7 mi) 45652 Mc Dermott (8.4 mi) 45616 Blue Creek (8.5 mi) 45663 West Portsmouth (9.6 mi) 45648 Lucasville (11.1 mi) 45699 Lucasville (12.4 mi) 45660 Peebles (12.5 mi) 45650 Lynx (13.3 mi) 45661 Piketon (13.4 mi) 45684 Stout (13.7 mi) 41174 South Portsmouth (15.7 mi) 41166 Quincy (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,482
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	94.68 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	38.8573
Longitude	-83.2261
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	59.3%	57.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	27.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	13.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,482

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$63,864

Median household income

$27,322

Per capita income

$100,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,125

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

124

35–44

120

132

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

65–74

114

75–84

111

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	140	9.4%
18 and over	1,342	90.6%
65 and over	375	25.3%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,459	98.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	1.1%
Two or more races	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	57.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	27.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	13.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.2%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 24.0%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.2%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	24.0%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	22.5%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
Median income	$63,864

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	45.6%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	16.0%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	35.8%
Wood	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	456	69.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	2.8%
Female householder, no spouse	180	27.5%
Households with children under 18	93	14.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	266	40.7%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	9.8%
Married	71.4%	65.3%
Separated	2.1%	0.4%
Widowed	0.0%	19.2%
Divorced	3.8%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 57.9%

Some college, no degree 6.2%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	7.4%
Elementary school	93	46.0%
High school	63	31.2%
College / grad school	31	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Retail trade 18.9%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Construction 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Professional & management 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	27.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.7

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	39.0%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.2%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	36.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	84.4%
Teeth loss	25.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.7%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	57.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,482	100.0%
Spanish	11	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,465	98.9%
Born in same state	1,465	98.9%
Born in different state	1,335	90.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.1%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	336	22.7%
French	252	17%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	97	6.5%
Irish	14	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45657

What city is ZIP code 45657 in?

ZIP code 45657 is primarily assigned to Otway, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45657 in?

ZIP code 45657 falls within Scioto County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45657 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 45657 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45657?

11% 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 45657 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 45657 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45657 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 45657 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 45657 in?

ZIP code 45657 observes the EST timezone.