What city is ZIP code 45692?

ZIP code 45692 is in Wellston, OH (Jackson County).

What county is ZIP code 45692 in?

ZIP code 45692 is mostly in Jackson County, Ohio.

How many people live in ZIP code 45692?

About 7,997 people live in the 45692 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 45692

Wellston, OH, Jackson County

Population

7,997

Land area

81.6sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Wellston

ZIP 45692 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 45692 at a glance

ZIP 45692 (Wellston) is 66% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
The median household income is $55,301, 23% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,100 (38% below Ohio) and median rent is $714 a month.

Local data for ZIP 45692

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 45692, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,301

Poverty rate

23.0%

Median home value

$134,100

Prices +12.2% in a year

Median rent

$714/mo

Homeownership

71.8%

Bachelor's or higher

11.3%

Median age

39.3

Average commute

32.1 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

108

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

2,338

$108M annual payroll

PPP loans

$6M

96 loans

Campaign donations

$11.7K

9% D, 57% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 45692, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

412

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 21°F

45.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 45692, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.7%

U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts

Diabetes

16.6%

U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts

Smoking

22.8%

U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.3%

U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 45692?: ZIP code 45692 is in Wellston, OH (Jackson County).
What county is ZIP code 45692 in?: ZIP code 45692 is mostly in Jackson County, Ohio.
How many people live in ZIP code 45692?: About 7,997 people live in the 45692 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.