45672 ZIP Code — Ray, OH

Vinton County, Ohio

ZIP code 45672 is located in Ray, Ohio, within Vinton County. It covers approximately 57.65 square miles and serves a population of 1,473 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45672

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,011. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% 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. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 45672 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,473

population

57.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45672 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45672

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45672. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ray	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45647 Londonderry (6.4 mi) 45673 Richmond Dale (7.3 mi) 45692 Wellston (9.3 mi) 45634 Hamden (10.5 mi) 45651 Mc Arthur (12.5 mi) 43152 South Bloomingville (12.7 mi) 45640 Jackson (12.9 mi) 45613 Beaver (14.8 mi) 45695 Wilkesville (17 mi) 45601 Chillicothe (17.9 mi) 43135 Laurelville (18 mi) 45690 Waverly (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,473
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	57.65 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	39.2038
Longitude	-82.6754
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	44.3%	52.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	14.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.2%	0.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,473

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$73,011

Median household income

$22,832

Per capita income

$77,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

476

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

157

35–44

139

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	524	35.6%
18 and over	949	64.4%
65 and over	162	11.0%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,451	98.5%
Two or more races	22	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	52.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	14.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.2%	0.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
Median income	$73,011

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$150k–$200k 25.6%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	41.9%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.3%
Propane / LP gas	31.4%
Fuel oil	6.2%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	39	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	56	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	102	21.9%
Households with children under 18	180	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	28.6%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.5%	23.3%
Married	53.5%	47.4%
Separated	5.2%	0.0%
Widowed	8.3%	13.3%
Divorced	18.5%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 5.9%

Associate's degree 23.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	67	16.4%
Elementary school	174	42.5%
High school	141	34.5%
College / grad school	27	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Public administration 25.4%

Retail trade 15.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Wholesale trade 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Professional & management 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	32.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.3%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,331	90.4%
Spanish	22	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	1.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,473	100.0%
Born in same state	1,473	100.0%
Born in different state	1,283	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	342	23.2%
French	197	13.4%
Arab	57	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	14	1%
English	13	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45672

What city is ZIP code 45672 in?

ZIP code 45672 is primarily assigned to Ray, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45672 in?

ZIP code 45672 falls within Vinton County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45672 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 45672 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 45672 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 45672 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45672?

15% 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 45672 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 45672 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 45672 in?

ZIP code 45672 observes the EST timezone.