45698 ZIP Code — Zaleski, OH

Vinton County, Ohio

ZIP code 45698 is located in Zaleski, Ohio, within Vinton County. It covers approximately 2.33 square miles and serves a population of 480 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45698

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 $118,800.

Median household income is $58,879. 35% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45698 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

480

population

2.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45698 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45698

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45698. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Zaleski	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	480
Population density	206 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	2.33 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.2857
Longitude	-82.4025
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	49.8%	52.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	14.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

480

Population

206

People per sq mi

60.1

Median age

$58,879

Median household income

$27,874

Per capita income

$118,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

99.0%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	23	4.8%
18 and over	457	95.2%
65 and over	101	21.0%
Median age	60.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 9.2%

Group	Count	%
White	436	90.8%
Two or more races	44	9.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	52.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	14.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	29.7%
Median income	$58,879

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	99.0%
Renter occupied	1.0%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	2.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	51.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	28.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	64.4%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	70.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	30	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	30	14.9%
Households with children under 18	19	9.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	36.1%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.0%	25.8%
Married	70.0%	54.2%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	20.0%
Divorced	18.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 52.8%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.5%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	82.4%
High school	3	17.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.2%

Retail trade 23.2%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Public administration 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Other services 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	34.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	34.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	30.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.4

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 13.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.9%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	39.1%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	474	98.8%
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)	480	100.0%
Born in same state	480	100.0%
Born in different state	434	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	149	31%
French	67	14%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45698

What city is ZIP code 45698 in?

ZIP code 45698 is primarily assigned to Zaleski, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45698 in?

ZIP code 45698 falls within Vinton County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45698?

7% 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 45698?

The median home value in ZIP code 45698 is $118,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 45698?

ZIP code 45698 has an estimated population of 480 residents, with a density of 206 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45698?

The median household income in ZIP code 45698 is $58,879, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45698 in?

ZIP code 45698 observes the EST timezone.