45697 ZIP Code — Winchester, OH

Adams County, Ohio

ZIP code 45697 is located in Winchester, Ohio, within Adams County. It covers approximately 96.62 square miles and serves a population of 5,639 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/937.

About ZIP code 45697

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,195. 39% 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.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45697 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,639

population

96.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45697 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45697

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45697. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winchester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45679 Seaman (4.9 mi) 45171 Sardinia (9 mi) 45168 Russellville (10 mi) 45693 West Union (13 mi) 45133 Hillsboro (14.6 mi) 45121 Georgetown (15.5 mi) 45167 Ripley (15.6 mi) 45154 Mount Orab (16.3 mi) 45660 Peebles (16.4 mi) 45142 Lynchburg (18.1 mi) 45144 Manchester (18.3 mi) 45101 Aberdeen (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,639
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	96.62 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.9613
Longitude	-83.6483
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326/937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	55.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	26.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	14.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,639

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$74,195

Median household income

$31,244

Per capita income

$165,100

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,807

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

201

Under 5

207

164

5–9

169

184

10–14

189

362

15–19

374

104

20–24

107

330

25–34

341

400

35–44

413

198

45–54

205

179

55–59

185

162

60–64

167

338

65–74

348

129

75–84

132

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,600	28.4%
18 and over	4,039	71.6%
65 and over	998	17.7%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,512	97%
Two or more races	96	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	46	0.8%
Black or African American	16	0.3%
Other race	15	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	55.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	26.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	14.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$74,195

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,100
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	59.6%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	60.1%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,246	66.1%
Cohabiting couple	49	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	284	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	305	16.2%
Households with children under 18	756	40.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	732	38.9%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	26.5%
Married	61.3%	57.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	4.1%	9.6%
Divorced	7.2%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	85	5.3%
Kindergarten	111	6.9%
Elementary school	565	35.2%
High school	573	35.7%
College / grad school	270	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Construction 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Public administration 7.3%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 3.1%

Retail trade 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.6%
Government	25.1%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 30.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	203	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,231	92.8%
Spanish	50	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	50	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,562	98.6%
Born in same state	5,549	98.4%
Born in different state	4,512	80.0%
Foreign born	13	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	77	1.4%
Not a US citizen	31	40.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	621	11%
Arab	464	8.2%
Italian	430	7.6%
German	100	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	76	1.3%
Norwegian	14	0.2%
English	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45697

What city is ZIP code 45697 in?

ZIP code 45697 is primarily assigned to Winchester, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45697 in?

ZIP code 45697 falls within Adams County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45697 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 45697 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45697 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 45697 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45697?

The median home value in ZIP code 45697 is $165,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 45697?

ZIP code 45697 has an estimated population of 5,639 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45697 in?

ZIP code 45697 observes the EST timezone.