45770 ZIP Code — Portland, OH

Meigs County, Ohio

ZIP code 45770 is located in Portland, Ohio, within Meigs County. It covers approximately 21.83 square miles and serves a population of 854 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45770

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $53,203. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 45770 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

854

population

21.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45770 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45770

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45770. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Portland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45771 Racine (4.9 mi) 45743 Long Bottom (5.5 mi) 25262 Millwood (5.9 mi) 26164 Ravenswood (6.7 mi) 25239 Cottageville (9.7 mi) 45772 Reedsville (9.8 mi) 25275 Sandyville (10.7 mi) 25253 Letart (11.4 mi) 25260 Mason (11.6 mi) 26133 Belleville (11.8 mi) 25241 Evans (13.8 mi) 25287 West Columbia (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	854
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	21.83 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	38.9931
Longitude	-81.8170
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	61.0%	58.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	24.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	14.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

854

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$53,203

Median household income

$30,288

Per capita income

$88,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

266

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

114

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	14.8%
18 and over	728	85.2%
65 and over	256	30.0%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	854	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	58.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	24.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	14.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 23.3%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.3%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
Median income	$53,203

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$1M+ 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	52.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	29.4%
1990–1999	27.7%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	29.7%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.0%
Electricity	57.0%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	80	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	66	21.6%
Households with children under 18	63	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	180	59.0%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	42.0%
Married	43.8%	40.1%
Separated	0.0%	5.4%
Widowed	1.7%	6.5%
Divorced	17.8%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 24.6%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	50	47.6%
College / grad school	55	52.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.4%

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Transportation & utilities 22.4%

Construction 11.0%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.3%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 54.8%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 71.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.7%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	25.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	75.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	778	91.1%
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)	854	100.0%
Born in same state	854	100.0%
Born in different state	296	34.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	134	15.7%
Italian	55	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	4.2%
English	20	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	70.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45770

What city is ZIP code 45770 in?

ZIP code 45770 is primarily assigned to Portland, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45770 in?

ZIP code 45770 falls within Meigs County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45770 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 45770 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 45770 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 45770 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45770?

25% of residents in ZIP code 45770 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45770?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 45770 in?

ZIP code 45770 observes the EST timezone.