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Lawrence County, OH
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Lawrence County, Ohio.
Population
56,819
Land area
453sq mi
People per sq mi
125
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Lawrence County
Lawrence County at a glance
- Lawrence County is 57% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,325 a year, 18% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,000 (33% below Ohio) and median rent is $848 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Ironton (10,768), South Point (3,099) and Burlington (2,807).
Local data for Lawrence County, OH
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools26
- Colleges4
- Libraries5
- Banks15
- Post Offices9
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants80
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers15
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment11
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites3
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Lawrence County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,325
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$144,000
Prices -0.4% in a year
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,434), German Americans (6,596), Scottish Americans (1,301).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,844
13,984 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$408M
FY 2026, $7,003 per person
PPP loans
$74.3M
794 loans, 8,619 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$64.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lawrence County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
554
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lawrence County, OH?
- Ironton is the largest city or town in Lawrence County, with about 10,768 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 45619, 45638, 45645, 45659, 45669.
- What is the population of Lawrence County, OH?
- About 56,819 people live in Lawrence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County borders Cabell County, WV, Scioto County, Boyd County, KY, Wayne County, WV, Greenup County, KY, Jackson County, Gallia County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023