45680 ZIP Code — South Point, OH

Lawrence County, Ohio

ZIP code 45680 is located in South Point, Ohio, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 34.57 square miles and serves a population of 11,968 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45680

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $48,969. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 45680 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,968

population

34.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45680 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45680

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45680. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Point	Acceptable
South Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45619 Chesapeake (4.5 mi) 41114 Ashland (5.1 mi) 41101 Ashland (6.3 mi) 25755 Huntington (7 mi) 45645 Kitts Hill (7.1 mi) 25703 Huntington (7.6 mi) 25530 Kenova (7.7 mi) 25704 Huntington (9.2 mi) 25701 Huntington (9.8 mi) 45638 Ironton (10 mi) 45669 Proctorville (10 mi) 41102 Ashland (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,968
Population density	346 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	34.57 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	38.4647
Longitude	-82.5452
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	53.8%	53.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	11.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

11,968

Population

346

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$48,969

Median household income

$28,549

Per capita income

$135,900

Median home value

$747

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

3,991

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

218

Under 5

243

393

5–9

440

430

10–14

482

238

15–19

267

442

20–24

495

553

25–34

619

642

35–44

719

695

45–54

777

404

55–59

451

456

60–64

510

687

65–74

768

376

75–84

420

115

85+

128

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,485	20.8%
18 and over	9,483	79.2%
65 and over	2,494	20.8%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Black or African American 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Two or more races 3.1%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	10,904	88.3%
Black or African American	512	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	385	3.1%
Two or more races	384	3.1%
Other race	168	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	53.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	11.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 17.4%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	17.4%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$48,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,900
Median rent / month	$747
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.0%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	40.0%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.4%
Electricity	56.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,891	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	263	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	877	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,611	34.7%
Households with children under 18	1,502	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,697	36.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	22.7%
Married	44.8%	38.2%
Separated	1.8%	2.0%
Widowed	2.5%	15.3%
Divorced	16.1%	21.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	121	5.0%
Kindergarten	121	5.0%
Elementary school	1,371	57.0%
High school	497	20.7%
College / grad school	295	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 9.1%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Professional & management 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Other services 2.5%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 27.6%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 43.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	689	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,507	96.1%
Spanish	37	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,861	99.1%
Born in same state	11,816	98.7%
Born in different state	3,822	31.9%
Foreign born	45	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	107	0.9%
Not a US citizen	76	71.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,440	12%
Italian	1,439	12%
Arab	1,032	8.6%
English	108	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	38	0.3%
German	29	0.2%
Irish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45680

What city is ZIP code 45680 in?

ZIP code 45680 is primarily assigned to South Point, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45680 in?

ZIP code 45680 falls within Lawrence County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45680?

20% of residents in ZIP code 45680 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45680?

14% 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 45680 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 45680 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45680?

The median home value in ZIP code 45680 is $135,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 45680 in?

ZIP code 45680 observes the EST timezone.