45172 ZIP Code — Sinking Spring, OH

Highland County, Ohio

ZIP code 45172 is located in Sinking Spring, Ohio, within Highland County. It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of 264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 937.

About ZIP code 45172

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 $131,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,662.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 45172 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

264

population

0.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45172 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45172

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City	Status
Sinking Spring	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	264
Population density	600 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	0.44 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.0744
Longitude	-83.3869
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	50.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	56.8%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

264

Population

600

People per sq mi

22.8

Median age

$100,662

Median household income

$23,501

Per capita income

$131,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	39.8%
18 and over	159	60.2%
65 and over	16	6.1%
Median age	22.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Group	Count	%
White	244	88.1%
Two or more races	20	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	13	4.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	50.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	56.8%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 59.5%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	59.5%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$100,662

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 67.5%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	53.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	13.7%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.4%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	29.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	13.1%
2 vehicles	61.9%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	59.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.3%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	15.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	64.3%
Cohabiting couple	7	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2	2.4%
Female householder, no spouse	21	25.0%
Households with children under 18	52	61.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	15.5%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	23.5%
Married	59.1%	48.1%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.6%
Divorced	0.0%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 46.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.2%
Kindergarten	7	7.8%
Elementary school	71	78.9%
High school	10	11.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.3%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Construction 11.2%

Wholesale trade 11.2%

Retail trade 11.2%

Public administration 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.4%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	35.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.2%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 29.5%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.0%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	22.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	12.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	247	93.6%
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)	264	100.0%
Born in same state	264	100.0%
Born in different state	255	96.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	63	23.9%
Italian	32	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	9.5%
English	4	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45172

What city is ZIP code 45172 in?

ZIP code 45172 is primarily assigned to Sinking Spring, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45172 in?

ZIP code 45172 falls within Highland County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45172 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 45172 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 45172 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 45172 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45172 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 45172 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45172?

17% of residents in ZIP code 45172 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 45172 in?

ZIP code 45172 observes the EST timezone.