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Washington County
Whipple, OH
45788
45788 ZIP Code — Whipple, OH
Washington County, Ohio
ZIP code 45788 is located in
Whipple ,
Ohio ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 32.37 square miles and serves a population of
975 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740 .
About ZIP code 45788
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,080. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 45788 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
975
Population density
30 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
167
Geography
Land area
32.37 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
39.4956
Longitude
-81.3669
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.6%
48.1%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
26.2%
33.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
38.7%
15.8%
20.0%
Over $200k
1.4%
2.9%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$76,080
Median household income
$161,900
Median home value
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 212 21.7% 18 and over 763 78.3% 65 and over 69 7.1% Median age 34.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 948 97.2% Two or more races 27 2.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.6%
48.1%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
26.2%
33.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
38.7%
15.8%
20.0%
Over $200k
1.4%
2.9%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 16.2% $25k–$35k 3.4% $35k–$50k 19.2% $50k–$75k 1.7% $75k–$100k 26.3% $100k–$150k 30.6% $150k–$200k 2.7% Median income $76,080
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $161,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.6% Renter occupied 7.4% Vacant 17.7% Single-family detached 76.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.8% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.35
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.8% 2000–2009 16.1% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 4.4% 1970–1979 17.2% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 2.2% 1940–1949 13.3% 1939 or earlier 36.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.8% 2 bedrooms 22.2% 3 bedrooms 58.7% 4 bedrooms 11.9% 5+ bedrooms 4.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 21.9% 2 vehicles 14.5% 3 or more 63.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 29.0% Propane / LP gas 24.9% Fuel oil 29.3% Wood 16.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 127 42.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 112 37.7% Female householder, no spouse 58 19.5% Households with children under 18 134 45.1% Households with seniors (65+) 51 17.2% Average household size 3.28
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 43.9% 39.8% Married 27.9% 48.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 7.8% 11.6% Divorced 20.3% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.0%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.8% Bachelor's or higher 11.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 53 26.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 51 25.6% High school 53 26.6% College / grad school 42 21.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
50.2%
Transportation & utilities
16.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Professional & management
2.4%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.5% Service 21.3% Sales & office 8.6% Natural resources & construction 16.6% Production & transportation 24.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 90.6% Government 9.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.7% Carpool 2.6% Public transit 3.5% Walk 2.8% Work from home 12.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 20.9% Retirement income 25.9% Supplemental Security 8.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.4% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 31.0% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.5% Binge drinking 17.2% No physical activity 27.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 25.2% Fair or poor health 15.9% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.6% Visited dentist 59.2% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 15.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 6 0.8%
Disability % Any disability 9.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.1% 65 and over 42.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.3% Public insurance 22.7% No insurance 7.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 867 88.9% 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) 939 96.3% Born in same state 939 96.3% Born in different state 891 91.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 36 3.7% Not a US citizen 36 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 144 14.8% Italian 96 9.8%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 89 9.1% French 27 2.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.5% Internet access 93.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45788
What city is ZIP code 45788 in?
ZIP code 45788 is primarily assigned to Whipple, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45788 in?
ZIP code 45788 falls within Washington County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 45788 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 45788 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 45788?
11% 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 45788?
The median home value in ZIP code 45788 is $161,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 45788?
ZIP code 45788 has an estimated population of 975 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 45788 in?
ZIP code 45788 observes the EST timezone.
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