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Athens County
The Plains, OH
45780
45780 ZIP Code — The Plains, OH
Athens County, Ohio
ZIP code 45780 is located in
The Plains ,
Ohio ,
within Athens County .
It covers approximately 2.92 square miles and serves a population of
2,816 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740 .
About ZIP code 45780
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $53,125. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 45780 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,816
Population density
964 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
2.92 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
39.3740
Longitude
-82.1281
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.4%
53.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
43.9%
29.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
3.0%
14.4%
20.0%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$53,125
Median household income
$225,900
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 267 9.5% 18 and over 2,549 90.5% 65 and over 1,038 36.9% Median age 58.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 2,650 92.1% Two or more races 146 5.1% Hispanic or Latino 61 2.1% Black or African American 20 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.4%
53.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
43.9%
29.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
3.0%
14.4%
20.0%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.9% $10k–$15k 8.3% $15k–$25k 12.2% $25k–$35k 3.5% $35k–$50k 17.6% $50k–$75k 12.8% $75k–$100k 14.4% $100k–$150k 18.8% $150k–$200k 3.5% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $53,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $225,900 Median rent / month $922 Owner occupied 54.0% Renter occupied 46.0% Vacant 9.1% Single-family detached 52.6% Large apartment buildings 6.4% Mobile homes 12.0% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.76
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.5% 2000–2009 5.8% 1990–1999 25.5% 1980–1989 23.3% 1970–1979 13.6% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 6.3% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 9.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 11.7% 2 bedrooms 37.8% 3 bedrooms 31.4% 4 bedrooms 16.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.6% 1 vehicle 41.7% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 13.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 28.3% Electricity 56.0% Propane / LP gas 12.7% Fuel oil 1.2% No fuel used 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 478 30.1% Cohabiting couple 105 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 342 21.5% Female householder, no spouse 664 41.8% Households with children under 18 169 10.6% Households with seniors (65+) 743 46.8% Average household size 1.71
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.8% 21.1% Married 41.9% 35.5% Separated 0.0% 0.1% Widowed 0.4% 31.6% Divorced 11.8% 11.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
17.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.7% Bachelor's or higher 33.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 4.6% Kindergarten 45 13.8% Elementary school 100 30.7% High school 16 4.9% College / grad school 150 46.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
49.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Professional & management
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
1.5%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.4% Service 12.3% Sales & office 17.0% Natural resources & construction 1.3% Production & transportation 21.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 52.2% Government 39.1% Self-employed 8.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 65.1% Carpool 22.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.9% Work from home 2.1% Other means 7.3% Avg commute (minutes) 19.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
43.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.9% Retirement income 43.5% Supplemental Security 12.3% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 18.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.6% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 31.6% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 33.0% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 11.1% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.8% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 29.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.1% Depression 28.2% Fair or poor health 19.0% Poor mental health 17.7% Poor physical health 12.8% No health insurance 12.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 57.3% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 18.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 236 9.3%
Disability % Any disability 40.0% Under 18 7.5% 18–64 years 25.1% 65 and over 71.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 41.4% Public insurance 61.1% No insurance 8.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,710 96.2% Spanish 17 0.6% Other Indo-European 17 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,775 98.5% Born in same state 2,775 98.5% Born in different state 1,882 66.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 41 1.5% Not a US citizen 41 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 856 30.4% French 457 16.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 175 6.2% English 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 56.4% Internet access 92.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45780
What city is ZIP code 45780 in?
ZIP code 45780 is primarily assigned to The Plains, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45780 in?
ZIP code 45780 falls within Athens County, Ohio.
Does ZIP code 45780 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 45780 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45780?
23% of residents in ZIP code 45780 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 45780 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 45780 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 45780?
ZIP code 45780 has an estimated population of 2,816 residents, with a density of 965 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 45780 in?
ZIP code 45780 observes the EST timezone.
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