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Athens County
Shade, OH
45776
45776 ZIP Code — Shade, OH
Athens County, Ohio
ZIP code 45776 is located in
Shade ,
Ohio ,
within Athens County .
It covers approximately 18.13 square miles and serves a population of
669 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740 .
About ZIP code 45776
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 $160,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $41,346. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% 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.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 45776 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Shade
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
669
Population density
37 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
18.13 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
39.1862
Longitude
-82.0217
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.8%
53.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
12.9%
29.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
25.2%
14.4%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$41,346
Median household income
$160,100
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 68 10.2% 18 and over 601 89.8% 65 and over 231 34.5% Median age 52.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 656 98.1% Two or more races 13 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.8%
53.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
12.9%
29.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
25.2%
14.4%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.5% $15k–$25k 6.8% $25k–$35k 19.9% $35k–$50k 29.3% $50k–$75k 8.3% $75k–$100k 10.5% $100k–$150k 20.7% Median income $41,346
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,100 Median rent / month $572 Owner occupied 82.7% Renter occupied 17.3% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 56.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 33.8% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.3% 2000–2009 1.9% 1990–1999 35.3% 1980–1989 3.0% 1970–1979 7.1% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 24.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 14.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.5% 1 bedroom 1.9% 2 bedrooms 42.9% 3 bedrooms 18.0% 4 bedrooms 29.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 32.3% 2 vehicles 40.2% 3 or more 27.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.0% Electricity 53.0% Propane / LP gas 15.8% Fuel oil 10.9% Wood 8.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 119 44.7% Cohabiting couple 20 7.5% Male householder, no spouse 82 30.8% Female householder, no spouse 45 16.9% Households with children under 18 37 13.9% Households with seniors (65+) 164 61.7% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.2% 18.1% Married 46.1% 37.7% Separated 7.9% 0.0% Widowed 23.2% 1.2% Divorced 9.6% 43.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.4% Bachelor's or higher 20.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 9 13.2% High school 59 86.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
45.0%
Education & healthcare
18.2%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.7% Service 13.9% Sales & office 45.0% Natural resources & construction 16.5% Production & transportation 13.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 52.4% Government 38.5% Self-employed 9.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.7% Carpool 20.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.2% Work from home 7.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 18.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.4% Retirement income 51.1% Supplemental Security 16.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 33.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.6% High blood pressure 35.1% High cholesterol 32.6% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.0% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.2% Depression 27.1% Fair or poor health 16.7% Poor mental health 17.3% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.3% Visited dentist 58.3% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 16.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 127 21.1%
Disability % Any disability 30.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.3% 65 and over 61.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.5% Public insurance 70.0% No insurance 2.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 669 100.0% 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) 661 98.8% Born in same state 661 98.8% Born in different state 541 80.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 8 1.2% Not a US citizen 8 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 121 18.1% French 76 11.4% English 55 8.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 29 4.3% Polish 8 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.8% Internet access 75.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45776
What city is ZIP code 45776 in?
ZIP code 45776 is primarily assigned to Shade, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45776 in?
ZIP code 45776 falls within Meigs County, Ohio.
Does ZIP code 45776 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 45776 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 45776 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 45776 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 45776 have a large veteran population?
21% of civilians in ZIP code 45776 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 45776 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 45776 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 45776 in?
ZIP code 45776 observes the EST timezone.
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