45368 ZIP Code — South Charleston, OH

Clark County, Ohio

ZIP code 45368 is located in South Charleston, Ohio, within Clark County. It covers approximately 79.18 square miles and serves a population of 4,125 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/937.

About ZIP code 45368

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $58,125. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45368 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,125
population
79.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45368 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45368

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45368. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
South Charleston Acceptable
South Charleston Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
45505 Springfield (6.7 mi) 45369 South Vienna (8 mi) 43153 South Solon (8.6 mi) 45314 Cedarville (8.8 mi) 45502 Springfield (10.1 mi) 45503 Springfield (10.6 mi) 45387 Yellow Springs (10.8 mi) 45506 Springfield (11.7 mi) 43128 Jeffersonville (13.6 mi) 45504 Springfield (14.1 mi) 45323 Enon (14.4 mi) 45335 Jamestown (14.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,125
Population density 52 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 023
Geography
Land area 79.18 sq mi
Water area 0.15 sq mi
Latitude 39.8436
Longitude -83.6568
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 326/937
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.4% 48.7% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 37.1% 32.2% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 19.5% 16.7% 20.0%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,125
Population
52
People per sq mi
44.9
Median age
$58,125
Median household income
$36,734
Per capita income
$137,100
Median home value
$669
Median monthly rent
74.1%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
1,474
Housing units
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
124
Under 5
115
152
5–9
141
89
10–14
82
63
15–19
59
142
20–24
131
249
25–34
231
252
35–44
234
272
45–54
252
147
55–59
137
263
60–64
244
202
65–74
188
134
75–84
125
50
85+
47
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1875818.4%
18 and over3,36781.6%
65 and over74618.1%
Median age44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%
Two or more races 2.5%
Black or African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White3,93895.1%
Two or more races1052.5%
Black or African American691.7%
Hispanic or Latino140.3%
Asian90.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.4% 48.7% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 37.1% 32.2% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 19.5% 16.7% 20.0%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 5.6%
$25k–$35k 8.6%
$35k–$50k 15.7%
$50k–$75k 21.5%
$75k–$100k 13.0%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$150k–$200k 7.2%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k5.6%
$25k–$35k8.6%
$35k–$50k15.7%
$50k–$75k21.5%
$75k–$100k13.0%
$100k–$150k16.0%
$150k–$200k7.2%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$58,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.5%
$50k–$100k 11.9%
$100k–$150k 22.5%
$150k–$200k 14.5%
$200k–$300k 20.4%
$300k–$500k 5.8%
$500k–$1M 2.3%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$137,100
Median rent / month$669
Owner occupied74.1%
Renter occupied25.9%
Vacant3.9%
Single-family detached67.6%
Large apartment buildings4.6%
Mobile homes12.6%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.34

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.7%
2000–20093.6%
1990–199920.1%
1980–19896.6%
1970–197922.0%
1960–19699.1%
1950–19597.7%
1940–19492.6%
1939 or earlier27.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom8.7%
2 bedrooms26.0%
3 bedrooms45.5%
4 bedrooms16.6%
5+ bedrooms2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.5%
1 vehicle26.6%
2 vehicles41.0%
3 or more26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas48.5%
Electricity36.8%
Propane / LP gas9.0%
Fuel oil4.4%
Wood1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family83944.5%
Cohabiting couple1759.3%
Male householder, no spouse44423.5%
Female householder, no spouse42922.7%
Households with children under 1839020.7%
Households with seniors (65+)58831.2%
Average household size2.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.2%25.2%
Married49.0%52.5%
Separated3.3%0.4%
Widowed4.1%11.9%
Divorced16.4%10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 9.6%
HS graduate 43.9%
Some college, no degree 20.3%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 9.4%
Graduate / professional 6.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.1%
Bachelor's or higher15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool142.0%
Kindergarten375.3%
Elementary school37053.5%
High school8512.3%
College / grad school18626.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.0%
Education & healthcare 16.1%
Retail trade 12.8%
Professional & management 9.2%
Transportation & utilities 7.1%
Other services 6.4%
Construction 5.9%
Public administration 5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Agriculture & mining 3.8%
Finance & real estate 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Information 2.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.5%
Service10.9%
Sales & office19.6%
Natural resources & construction11.6%
Production & transportation26.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.5%
Government13.2%
Self-employed8.1%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.7%
Carpool4.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.3%
Work from home6.1%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 10.2%
Under 18 years 12.5%
18 and over 9.7%
Married-couple families 2.5%
Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.3%
Retirement income27.7%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP10.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.9%
High blood pressure36.9%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.6%
Binge drinking18.0%
No physical activity27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.9%
Depression23.2%
Fair or poor health15.3%
Poor mental health16.4%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.6%
Visited dentist61.6%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss15.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2397.1%
Disability%
Any disability21.4%
Under 187.4%
18–64 years18.9%
65 and over44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.3%
Public insurance36.4%
No insurance3.1%
Uninsured under 191.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,88694.2%
Spanish190.5%
Other Indo-European150.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,11599.8%
Born in same state4,11599.8%
Born in different state3,60187.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen100.2%
Not a US citizen770.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French64015.5%
Italian53513%
Arab3799.2%
English561.4%
AncestryCount%
Irish230.6%
German90.2%
Polish30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.7%
Internet access92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45368

What city is ZIP code 45368 in?

ZIP code 45368 is primarily assigned to South Charleston, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45368 in?

ZIP code 45368 falls within Clark County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45368 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 45368 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45368?

The median home value in ZIP code 45368 is $137,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 45368?

ZIP code 45368 has an estimated population of 4,125 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45368?

The median household income in ZIP code 45368 is $58,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45368 in?

ZIP code 45368 observes the EST timezone.

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