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Buchtel, OH
Village in Athens County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45716.
Population
451
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
960
ZIP codes
1
Buchtel and its ZIP codes
Buchtel at a glance
- Buchtel is about 3.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
Local data for Buchtel, OH
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Athens County. PPP loans are for Buchtel.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,985
21,434 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,940
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$366M
FY 2026, $5,857 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buchtel, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
166
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buchtel, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Buchtel
1 in or overlapping Buchtel. Population shown
Cities near Buchtel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NelsonvilleCity | 2.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Murray CityVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Carbon HillCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| MillfieldCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| ChaunceyVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| TrimbleVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| GlousterVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| The PlainsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.3 |
| HaydenvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| New StraitsvilleVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.3 |
| HemlockVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ShawneeVillage | 9.9 mi | 2.2 |
| New MarshfieldCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| AthensCity | 10 mi | 9.9 |
| CorningVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buchtel, OH in?
- Buchtel is in Athens County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Buchtel, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buchtel include 45716.
- What is the population of Buchtel, OH?
- About 451 people live in Buchtel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buchtel?
- Nearby places include Nelsonville (2.1 mi), Murray City (3.1 mi), Carbon Hill (4.4 mi), Millfield (5 mi), Chauncey (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023