45779 ZIP Code — Syracuse, OH

Meigs County, Ohio

ZIP code 45779 is located in Syracuse, Ohio, within Meigs County. It covers approximately 0.87 square miles and serves a population of 644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45779

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,395. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 45779 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

644

population

0.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45779 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45779

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Syracuse	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	644
Population density	740 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	0.87 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	38.9994
Longitude	-81.9626
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	40.8%	58.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	24.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	14.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

644

Population

740

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$60,395

Median household income

$37,921

Per capita income

$116,800

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

309

Housing units

14.8%

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	146	22.7%
18 and over	498	77.3%
65 and over	133	20.7%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	620	96.3%
Two or more races	24	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	58.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	24.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	14.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$60,395

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 47.1%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 2.5%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,800
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	62.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	32.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	44.1%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.0%
Electricity	71.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	37.5%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	62	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	121	39.8%
Households with children under 18	75	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	37.8%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	10.7%
Married	46.4%	43.7%
Separated	2.4%	1.9%
Widowed	0.8%	28.4%
Divorced	26.8%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	10.5%
Elementary school	82	71.9%
High school	13	11.4%
College / grad school	7	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Professional & management 14.6%

Retail trade 11.2%

Other services 8.2%

Construction 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	14.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	605	93.9%
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)	644	100.0%
Born in same state	644	100.0%
Born in different state	391	60.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	9.3%
French	51	7.9%
English	12	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	5	0.8%
Arab	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45779

What city is ZIP code 45779 in?

ZIP code 45779 is primarily assigned to Syracuse, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45779 in?

ZIP code 45779 falls within Meigs County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45779?

15% 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 45779 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 45779 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45779?

The median home value in ZIP code 45779 is $116,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 45779?

Health data for ZIP code 45779 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 45779 in?

ZIP code 45779 observes the EST timezone.