45696 ZIP Code — Willow Wood, OH

Lawrence County, Ohio

ZIP code 45696 is located in Willow Wood, Ohio, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 34.76 square miles and serves a population of 538 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45696

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,706. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 45696 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

538

population

34.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45696 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45696

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45696. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willow Wood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45645 Kitts Hill (4.7 mi) 45678 Scottown (4.8 mi) 45619 Chesapeake (8.1 mi) 45669 Proctorville (8.6 mi) 45688 Waterloo (9.4 mi) 45659 Pedro (9.9 mi) 45623 Crown City (10 mi) 45680 South Point (10.4 mi) 25537 Lesage (11.5 mi) 45658 Patriot (11.8 mi) 25703 Huntington (12.2 mi) 25755 Huntington (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	538
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	34.76 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	38.5990
Longitude	-82.4571
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	81.2%	53.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	11.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

538

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$34,706

Median household income

$25,294

Per capita income

$151,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

390

Housing units

3.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	99	18.4%
18 and over	439	81.6%
65 and over	176	32.7%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 5.2%

Group	Count	%
White	510	94.8%
Two or more races	28	5.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.2%	53.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	11.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 17.7%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.7%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
Median income	$34,706

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 33.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	30.2%
Single-family detached	58.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	25.2%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	49.0%
3 bedrooms	33.2%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	46.9%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Electricity	17.4%
Propane / LP gas	65.5%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	19.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	140	43.5%
Female householder, no spouse	102	31.7%
Households with children under 18	59	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	158	49.1%
Average household size	1.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.2%	8.3%
Married	33.3%	35.1%
Separated	0.0%	14.1%
Widowed	20.9%	13.2%
Divorced	32.5%	29.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 54.7%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	3.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.0%

Manufacturing 28.5%

Other services 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Professional & management 6.4%

Retail trade 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	4.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.2

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.4%
Retirement income	45.0%
Supplemental Security	16.5%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.9%
Under 18	28.3%
18–64 years	37.3%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	15.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	503	93.5%
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)	538	100.0%
Born in same state	538	100.0%
Born in different state	226	42.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.9%
Internet access	68.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45696

What city is ZIP code 45696 in?

ZIP code 45696 is primarily assigned to Willow Wood, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45696 in?

ZIP code 45696 falls within Lawrence County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45696 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 45696 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 45696 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 45696 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45696?

4% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 45696?

17% of residents in ZIP code 45696 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 45696 in?

ZIP code 45696 observes the EST timezone.