45685 ZIP Code — Thurman, OH

Gallia County, Ohio

ZIP code 45685 is located in Thurman, Ohio, within Gallia County. It covers approximately 30.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740/220.

About ZIP code 45685

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

1,485

population

30.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45685 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45685

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45685. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thurman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45686 Vinton (7.1 mi) 45656 Oak Hill (9.3 mi) 45614 Bidwell (9.5 mi) 45658 Patriot (10.8 mi) 45640 Jackson (11.5 mi) 45631 Gallipolis (12.4 mi) 45692 Wellston (14.1 mi) 45688 Waterloo (14.7 mi) 45682 South Webster (14.8 mi) 45695 Wilkesville (15.3 mi) 45620 Cheshire (17 mi) 45634 Hamden (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,485
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	30.40 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.9236
Longitude	-82.4483
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740/220

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	50.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	15.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.4%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,485

Population

People per sq mi

29.5

Median age

Median household income

$29,767

Per capita income

$110,300

Median home value

$767

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

423

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

116

Under 5

5–9

10–14

125

15–19

20–24

25–34

140

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	510	34.3%
18 and over	975	65.7%
65 and over	102	6.9%
Median age	29.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,464	98.6%
Two or more races	21	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	50.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	15.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.4%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$200k+ 15.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	27.6%
$200k+	15.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.1%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 35.6%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,300
Median rent / month	$767
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	24.7%
Single-family detached	68.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.5%
1 bedroom	15.3%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	24.9%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	63.9%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Wood	7.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	184	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	71	17.8%
Male householder, no spouse	86	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	58	14.5%
Households with children under 18	147	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	17.0%
Average household size	3.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	31.1%
Married	47.3%	57.0%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	0.0%	3.6%
Divorced	13.0%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 55.3%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	11.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	156	56.5%
High school	75	27.2%
College / grad school	13	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Professional & management 22.3%

Retail trade 15.6%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.3%
Service	35.1%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 2.1%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.5%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	36.7%
65 and over	1.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.6%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	27.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,284	86.5%
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)	1,485	100.0%
Born in same state	1,485	100.0%
Born in different state	1,259	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	205	13.8%
Arab	205	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	156	10.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.9%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45685

What city is ZIP code 45685 in?

ZIP code 45685 is primarily assigned to Thurman, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45685 in?

ZIP code 45685 falls within Gallia County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45685 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 45685 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45685?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45685?

The median home value in ZIP code 45685 is $110,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 45685?

ZIP code 45685 has an estimated population of 1,485 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45685 in?

ZIP code 45685 observes the EST timezone.