45694 ZIP Code — Wheelersburg, OH

Scioto County, Ohio

ZIP code 45694 is located in Wheelersburg, Ohio, within Scioto County. It covers approximately 67.89 square miles and serves a population of 12,530 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45694

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,733. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45694 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,530

population

67.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45694 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45694

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45694. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wheelersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45682 South Webster (6.4 mi) 45662 Portsmouth (7.4 mi) 45629 Franklin Furnace (8.6 mi) 45653 Minford (8.9 mi) 45659 Pedro (11.3 mi) 45656 Oak Hill (11.8 mi) 41174 South Portsmouth (12.6 mi) 45699 Lucasville (13.8 mi) 41175 South Shore (13.9 mi) 45688 Waterloo (14 mi) 41183 Worthington (15.2 mi) 45638 Ironton (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,530
Population density	185 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	67.89 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	38.7669
Longitude	-82.7858
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	43.0%	57.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	27.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	13.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

12,530

Population

185

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$59,733

Median household income

$29,312

Per capita income

$190,100

Median home value

$832

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

4,240

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

342

Under 5

359

407

5–9

427

467

10–14

490

403

15–19

423

282

20–24

297

588

25–34

618

808

35–44

849

780

45–54

819

564

55–59

592

327

60–64

344

726

65–74

762

325

75–84

342

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,060	24.4%
18 and over	9,470	75.6%
65 and over	2,344	18.7%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,270	97%
Two or more races	201	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	120	0.9%
Black or African American	28	0.2%
Asian	20	0.2%
Other race	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	57.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	27.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	13.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$59,733

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 29.9%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,100
Median rent / month	$832
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.9%
Electricity	49.7%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,546	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	411	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	586	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,171	24.8%
Households with children under 18	1,674	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,526	32.4%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	20.2%
Married	58.6%	54.4%
Separated	0.3%	2.7%
Widowed	6.5%	9.4%
Divorced	7.7%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 13.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	278	8.9%
Kindergarten	107	3.4%
Elementary school	1,554	49.7%
High school	731	23.4%
College / grad school	454	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Professional & management 8.2%

Public administration 6.8%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 49.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	648	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,829	94.4%
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)	12,466	99.5%
Born in same state	12,429	99.2%
Born in different state	10,334	82.5%
Foreign born	37	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	64	0.5%
Not a US citizen	48	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,754	14%
French	1,213	9.7%
Arab	1,204	9.6%
English	34	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	0.1%
Irish	12	0.1%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45694

What city is ZIP code 45694 in?

ZIP code 45694 is primarily assigned to Wheelersburg, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45694 in?

ZIP code 45694 falls within Scioto County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45694?

17% of residents in ZIP code 45694 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45694 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 45694 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 45694?

Health data for ZIP code 45694 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45694?

The median home value in ZIP code 45694 is $190,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 45694 in?

ZIP code 45694 observes the EST timezone.