45769 ZIP Code — Pomeroy, OH

Meigs County, Ohio

ZIP code 45769 is located in Pomeroy, Ohio, within Meigs County. It covers approximately 105.02 square miles and serves a population of 5,877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45769

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 $108,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $48,214. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 45769 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.

5,877

population

105.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pomeroy	Acceptable
Pomeroy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45775 Rutland (4.1 mi) 45760 Middleport (6.8 mi) 25260 Mason (8.5 mi) 45710 Albany (9.4 mi) 45620 Cheshire (11.2 mi) 25287 West Columbia (11.4 mi) 45743 Long Bottom (12.8 mi) 45735 Guysville (13.3 mi) 45771 Racine (13.4 mi) 45772 Reedsville (13.5 mi) 45701 Athens (13.8 mi) 45723 Coolville (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,877
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	105.02 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	39.1033
Longitude	-82.0827
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	55.5%	58.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	24.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	14.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,877

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$48,214

Median household income

$24,473

Per capita income

$108,000

Median home value

$718

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

2,326

Housing units

9.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

166

107

5–9

112

206

10–14

217

189

15–19

198

194

20–24

204

243

25–34

255

392

35–44

412

365

45–54

384

230

55–59

242

204

60–64

215

327

65–74

343

159

75–84

168

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,226	20.9%
18 and over	4,651	79.1%
65 and over	1,183	20.1%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,622	95.6%
Two or more races	204	3.5%
Black or African American	47	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	58.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	24.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	14.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$48,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,000
Median rent / month	$718
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	25.2%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.2%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	25.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.9%
Electricity	51.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	6.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	944	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	295	13.6%
Male householder, no spouse	275	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	648	30.0%
Households with children under 18	603	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	752	34.8%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	28.8%
Married	43.2%	39.6%
Separated	2.0%	1.8%
Widowed	4.8%	11.4%
Divorced	10.8%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	5.1%
Kindergarten	36	3.1%
Elementary school	530	46.4%
High school	352	30.8%
College / grad school	167	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Retail trade 16.3%

Construction 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Other services 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Public administration 2.4%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	26.6%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 26.6%

18 and over 20.4%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 43.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	292	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.3%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,552	94.5%
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)	5,875	100.0%
Born in same state	5,872	99.9%
Born in different state	3,867	65.8%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	778	13.2%
French	635	10.8%
Arab	509	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	54	0.9%
Dutch	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45769

What city is ZIP code 45769 in?

ZIP code 45769 is primarily assigned to Pomeroy, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45769 in?

ZIP code 45769 falls within Meigs County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45769?

10% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 45769?

22% of residents in ZIP code 45769 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45769 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 45769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45769?

The median home value in ZIP code 45769 is $108,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45769 in?

ZIP code 45769 observes the EST timezone.