45678 ZIP Code — Scottown, OH

Lawrence County, Ohio

ZIP code 45678 is located in Scottown, Ohio, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 45.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,128 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45678

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $88,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,063. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45678 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,128

population

45.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45678 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45678

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45678. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scottown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45696 Willow Wood (4.8 mi) 45623 Crown City (5.2 mi) 45669 Proctorville (8 mi) 25537 Lesage (8.3 mi) 45645 Kitts Hill (9.4 mi) 45619 Chesapeake (10.4 mi) 45658 Patriot (11.2 mi) 45688 Waterloo (11.5 mi) 25520 Glenwood (11.8 mi) 25702 Huntington (11.8 mi) 25545 Ona (12.3 mi) 25703 Huntington (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,128
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	45.88 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	38.6126
Longitude	-82.3704
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	74.8%	53.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	11.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,128

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$54,063

Median household income

$22,492

Per capita income

$88,300

Median home value

$1,003

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

453

Housing units

6.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

128

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	236	20.9%
18 and over	892	79.1%
65 and over	93	8.2%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,128	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.8%	53.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	11.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 24.5%

$50k–$75k 44.6%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	24.5%
$50k–$75k	44.6%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
Median income	$54,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 43.5%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,300
Median rent / month	$1,003
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	57.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	32.1%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	36.3%
Propane / LP gas	45.3%
Wood	16.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	284	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	118	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	37	8.1%
Households with children under 18	180	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	18.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.2%	20.4%
Married	56.5%	67.2%
Separated	4.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	1.9%
Divorced	19.2%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	18.9%
Kindergarten	55	23.6%
Elementary school	91	39.1%
High school	25	10.7%
College / grad school	18	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 39.7%

Wholesale trade 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Education & healthcare 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Construction 2.0%

Other services 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.9%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	37.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.7%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	8.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,063	94.2%
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)	1,128	100.0%
Born in same state	1,128	100.0%
Born in different state	375	33.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	250	22.2%
Italian	105	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45678

What city is ZIP code 45678 in?

ZIP code 45678 is primarily assigned to Scottown, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45678 in?

ZIP code 45678 falls within Lawrence County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45678?

7% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 45678?

The median home value in ZIP code 45678 is $88,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 45678?

ZIP code 45678 has an estimated population of 1,128 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45678?

The median household income in ZIP code 45678 is $54,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45678 in?

ZIP code 45678 observes the EST timezone.