Zip code 45644: Kingston, Ohio
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 45644
45644 is a small-town zip code in Kingston, Ohio (Ross County), covering 61 sq mi of land. About 4,619 people live here, or 76 per square mile. The median resident is 45.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $74,219 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $238,300, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $738 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.2 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.
How 45644 compares
- Median age45.788thU.S. 38.9 · OH 39.7291st of 1,166 in OH
- Government workers20.8%86thU.S. 14.5% · OH 12.9%90th of 1,163 in OH
- Uninsured rate11.9%80thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · OH 6.4%141st of 1,165 in OH
- Average commute31.2 min79thU.S. 26.4 min · OH 23.4 min162nd of 1,121 in OH
- Tech workers4.9%78thU.S. 3.8% · OH 3.2%118th of 1,163 in OH
- Poverty rate15%69thU.S. 12.5% · OH 13.3%359th of 1,159 in OH
- Median earnings per worker$52,66163rdU.S. $49,666 · OH $47,692260th of 1,153 in OH
- Veterans6.3%57thU.S. 6.2% · OH 6.6%646th of 1,168 in OH
- 55thU.S. 0.483 · OH 0.467358th of 1,156 in OH
- Homeownership rate70.2%54thU.S. 65.2% · OH 67.2%834th of 1,159 in OH
- Housing vacancy6.6%49thU.S. 10.1% · OH 8.1%639th of 1,160 in OH
- 49thU.S. 17.2% · OH 18.3%787th of 1,168 in OH
- 44thU.S. 51.1% · OH 45.9%331st of 1,113 in OH
- Median household income$74,21942ndU.S. $80,734 · OH $71,389471st of 1,122 in OH
- Per capita income$36,23038thU.S. $44,673 · OH $40,552514th of 1,165 in OH
- Residents under 1820.7%37thU.S. 22% · OH 22%704th of 1,168 in OH
- Median home value$238,30030thU.S. $332,700 · OH $214,800272nd of 1,114 in OH
- 26thU.S. 10% · OH 8.1%632nd of 1,163 in OH
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OH 31.5%710th of 1,166 in OH
- Broadband access85.3%13thWeaknessU.S. 91% · OH 90.1%823rd of 1,159 in OH
- Population density76/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · OH 289/sq mi852nd of 1,168 in OH
- Population4,6197thU.S. 334,922,499 · OH 11,810,293553rd of 1,168 in OH
- 6thU.S. 9.7% · OH 10.5%993rd of 1,163 in OH
- Work from home4.1%5thU.S. 15.1% · OH 13%903rd of 1,163 in OH
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · OH 5.2%655th of 1,168 in OH
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · OH $1,034874th of 1,007 in OH
- 3rdU.S. 61.4 · OH 40.6824th of 1,168 in OH
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · OH 4.8%1,032nd of 1,164 in OH
| Measure | 45644 | Ross | OH | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 41.1 | 39.7 | 38.9 | 291st of 1,166 | |
| Government workers | 20.8% | 17.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 90th of 1,163 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 11.9% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% | 141st of 1,165 | |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 26.4 min | 23.4 min | 26.4 min | 162nd of 1,121 | |
| Tech workers | 4.9% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 118th of 1,163 | |
| Poverty rate | 15% | 15.7% | 13.3% | 12.5% | 359th of 1,159 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $52,661 | $44,078 | $47,692 | $49,666 | 260th of 1,153 | |
| Veterans | 6.3% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 646th of 1,168 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.441 | 0.451 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 358th of 1,156 | |
| Homeownership rate | 70.2% | 69.6% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 834th of 1,159 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.6% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 639th of 1,160 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.4% | 17.9% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 787th of 1,168 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49.2% | 47.7% | 45.9% | 51.1% | 331st of 1,113 | |
| Median household income | $74,219 | $61,303 | $71,389 | $80,734 | 471st of 1,122 | |
| Per capita income | $36,230 | $32,544 | $40,552 | $44,673 | 514th of 1,165 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.7% | 21% | 22% | 22% | 704th of 1,168 | |
| Median home value | $238,300 | $171,500 | $214,800 | $332,700 | 272nd of 1,114 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.5% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 10% | 632nd of 1,163 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.8% | 17.4% | 31.5% | 35.7% | 710th of 1,166 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.3% | 88% | 90.1% | 91% | 823rd of 1,159 | |
| Population density | 76/sq mi | 111/sq mi | 289/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 852nd of 1,168 | |
| Population | 4,619 | 76,492 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 | 553rd of 1,168 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.7% | 11.9% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 993rd of 1,163 | |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 5.2% | 13% | 15.1% | 903rd of 1,163 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% | 1% | 5.2% | 14.1% | 655th of 1,168 | |
| Median gross rent | $738 | $906 | $1,034 | $1,413 | 874th of 1,007 | |
| Diversity index | 9.4 | 21.4 | 40.6 | 61.4 | 824th of 1,168 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.4% | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 1,032nd of 1,164 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White95%
- Black0%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0.0%
- Native American0.5%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,996
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 58.7%
- Married couples
- 48.5%
- Living alone
- 33.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.3%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,138
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Vacant
- 6.6%
- Median year built
- 1981
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 29.6%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 45644 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $50,313 | $74,888 |
| Service | $44,948 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $55,750 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $47,096 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $60,318 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.4%
- Households with broadband
- 85.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 59.2%
- No internet access
- 13.8%
- Without health insurance
- 11.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Kingston
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Ross County
- Center point
- 39.4477° N, 82.8347° W
- Land area
- 61 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
45644 spans 2 counties
- Ross County68% of land
- Pickaway County32% of land
Zip codes near 45644
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45633 | Hallsville, OH · PO box | 4.8 mi | — |
| 43101 | Adelphi, OH | 4.9 mi | $39,107 |
| 43135 | Laurelville, OH | 6.7 mi | $72,823 |
| 43156 | Tarlton, OH | 8 mi | $93,542 |
| 43154 | Stoutsville, OH | 11 mi | $91,250 |
| 45601 | Chillicothe, OH | 11 mi | $59,748 |
| 45647 | Londonderry, OH | 12 mi | $69,966 |
| 43113 | Circleville, OH | 12 mi | $67,231 |
| 43152 | South Bloomingville, OH | 12 mi | — |
| 43102 | Amanda, OH | 14 mi | $90,781 |
| 43149 | Rockbridge, OH | 15 mi | $57,500 |
| 45673 | Richmond Dale, OH | 17 mi | $64,438 |
Zip codes like 45644 elsewhere
Questions about 45644
What city is zip code 45644?
45644 is assigned to Kingston, Ohio. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 45644 in?
45644 is mostly in Ross County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 45644?
About 4,619 people live in 45644, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 45644 in?
45644 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 45644?
The median household income in 45644 is $74,219.
What zip codes are near 45644?
The closest zip codes to 45644 are 45633, 43101, 43135, 43156, 43154.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 45644, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.