45070 ZIP Code — West Elkton, OH
Preble County, Ohio
ZIP code 45070 is located in West Elkton, Ohio, within Preble County. It covers approximately 0.40 square miles and serves a population of 151 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326.
151
population
0.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45070 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45070
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Elkton | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 151 |
| Population density | 378 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 135 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5868 |
| Longitude | -84.5565 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 326 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.1% | 40.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 38.2% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.2% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
151
Population
378
People per sq mi
29.9
Median age
$42,386
Median household income
$19,788
Per capita income
$81,700
Median home value
$1,188
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
26.3%
Unemployment
55
Housing units
1.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10
Under 5
6
23
5–9
16
1
10–14
1
4
15–19
2
20
25–34
13
8
35–44
6
12
45–54
8
4
55–59
3
2
60–64
1
7
65–74
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 61 | 40.4% |
| 18 and over | 90 | 59.6% |
| 65 and over | 11 | 7.3% |
| Median age | 29.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.1% | 40.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 38.2% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.2% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
18.9%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
30.2%
$50k–$75k
28.3%
$75k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 18.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 30.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 1.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| Median income | $42,386 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.6%
$50k–$100k
41.9%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k–$300k
4.7%
$300k–$500k
4.7%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,188 |
| Owner occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 18.5% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 64.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 62.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 47.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 32.1% |
| Fuel oil | 11.3% |
| Wood | 5.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10 | 18.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 13 | 24.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 14 | 26.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 26 | 49.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8 | 15.1% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.9% | 44.7% |
| Married | 21.3% | 23.4% |
| Separated | 19.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 23.4% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
13.6%
HS graduate
53.4%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 1.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 34.1% |
| Elementary school | 24 | 54.5% |
| High school | 4 | 9.1% |
| College / grad school | 1 | 2.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.0%
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
22.0%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Construction
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
3.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.8% |
| Service | 28.8% |
| Sales & office | 1.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 35.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.4% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.5% |
| Work from home | 5.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.2 |
Poverty
All people
46.4%
Under 18 years
73.8%
18 and over
27.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
81.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 45.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 36.4% |
| Public insurance | 65.6% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 135 | 89.4% |
| 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) | 150 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 150 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 133 | 88.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 13 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 10 | 6.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 9 | 6% |
| Italian | 4 | 2.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 88.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45070
What city is ZIP code 45070 in?
ZIP code 45070 is primarily assigned to West Elkton, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45070 in?
ZIP code 45070 falls within Preble County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45070?
46% of residents in ZIP code 45070 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 45070 family-oriented?
40% of residents in ZIP code 45070 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 45070 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 45070 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45070?
The median home value in ZIP code 45070 is $81,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 45070 in?
ZIP code 45070 observes the EST timezone.