Zip code 45742: Little Hocking, Ohio

Q: What city is zip code 45742?

45742 is assigned to Little Hocking, Ohio. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 45742 in?

45742 is mostly in Washington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 45742?

About 3,752 people live in 45742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 45742?

The median household income in 45742 is $78,194.

Q: What zip codes are near 45742?

The closest zip codes to 45742 are 26181, 45723, 45714, 45739, 45784.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

3,752

Median household income

$78K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$185K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,063/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

27 sq mi

141 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 45742

45742 is a small-town zip code in Little Hocking, Ohio (Washington County), covering 27 sq mi of land. About 3,752 people live here, or 141 per square mile. The median resident is 38.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $78,194 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $184,800, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,063 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 45742 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate11.9%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · OH 4.8%72nd of 1,164 in OH
Healthcare workers16.4%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · OH 10.5%112th of 1,163 in OH
Broadband access97%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 91% · OH 90.1%73rd of 1,159 in OH
Veterans10.8%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · OH 6.6%131st of 1,168 in OH
Homeownership rate84.2%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · OH 67.2%350th of 1,159 in OH
Uninsured rate12.1%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · OH 6.4%137th of 1,165 in OH
Average commute30.2 min
75th
U.S. 26.4 min · OH 23.4 min208th of 1,121 in OH
Residents 65 and older18.6%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · OH 18.3%622nd of 1,168 in OH
Median household income$78,194
48th
U.S. $80,734 · OH $71,389391st of 1,122 in OH
Median age38.7
48th
U.S. 38.9 · OH 39.7785th of 1,166 in OH
Residents under 1820.7%
37th
U.S. 22% · OH 22%709th of 1,168 in OH
Income inequality (Gini)0.418
35th
U.S. 0.483 · OH 0.467549th of 1,156 in OH
Poverty rate8.4%
34th
U.S. 12.5% · OH 13.3%722nd of 1,159 in OH
Housing vacancy4.7%
30th
U.S. 10.1% · OH 8.1%819th of 1,160 in OH
Per capita income$33,183
28th
U.S. $44,673 · OH $40,552685th of 1,165 in OH
Median gross rent$1,063
26th
U.S. $1,413 · OH $1,034250th of 1,007 in OH
Government workers10.8%
25th
U.S. 14.5% · OH 12.9%731st of 1,163 in OH
Bachelor's degree or higher20.4%
22nd
U.S. 35.7% · OH 31.5%543rd of 1,166 in OH
Median home value$184,800
18th
U.S. $332,700 · OH $214,800509th of 1,114 in OH
Population density141/sq mi
17th
U.S. 95/sq mi · OH 289/sq mi674th of 1,168 in OH
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · OH 3.2%630th of 1,163 in OH
Median earnings per worker$37,399
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OH $47,692933rd of 1,153 in OH
Work from home6.5%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · OH 13%731st of 1,163 in OH
Rent-burdened renters34.6%
8th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · OH 45.9%757th of 1,113 in OH
Population3,752
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · OH 11,810,293609th of 1,168 in OH
Diversity index12.3
6th
U.S. 61.4 · OH 40.6706th of 1,168 in OH
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · OH 5.2%848th of 1,168 in OH
Self-employed workers0.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · OH 8.1%1,097th of 1,163 in OH

Measure	45742	Washington	OH	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in OH
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.9%	4.8%	4.8%	5.2%	97th	72nd of 1,164
Healthcare workers	16.4%	11.2%	10.5%	9.7%	97th	112th of 1,163
Broadband accessStrength	97%	87.5%	90.1%	91%	92nd	73rd of 1,159
Veterans	10.8%	9.1%	6.6%	6.2%	92nd	131st of 1,168
Homeownership rateStrength	84.2%	75.4%	67.2%	65.2%	87th	350th of 1,159
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.1%	6.2%	6.4%	8.4%	80th	137th of 1,165
Average commute	30.2 min	23.5 min	23.4 min	26.4 min	75th	208th of 1,121
Residents 65 and older	18.6%	22.2%	18.3%	17.2%	65th	622nd of 1,168
Median household income	$78,194	$63,603	$71,389	$80,734	48th	391st of 1,122
Median age	38.7	44	39.7	38.9	48th	785th of 1,166
Residents under 18	20.7%	19.8%	22%	22%	37th	709th of 1,168
Income inequality (Gini)	0.418	0.445	0.467	0.483	35th	549th of 1,156
Poverty rate	8.4%	13.7%	13.3%	12.5%	34th	722nd of 1,159
Housing vacancy	4.7%	11.3%	8.1%	10.1%	30th	819th of 1,160
Per capita income	$33,183	$35,495	$40,552	$44,673	28th	685th of 1,165
Median gross rent	$1,063	$852	$1,034	$1,413	26th	250th of 1,007
Government workers	10.8%	14.4%	12.9%	14.5%	25th	731st of 1,163
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.4%	21.9%	31.5%	35.7%	22nd	543rd of 1,166
Median home value	$184,800	$185,600	$214,800	$332,700	18th	509th of 1,114
Population density	141/sq mi	93/sq mi	289/sq mi	95/sq mi	17th	674th of 1,168
Tech workers	1.2%	2.1%	3.2%	3.8%	17th	630th of 1,163
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,399	$41,378	$47,692	$49,666	15th	933rd of 1,153
Work from home	6.5%	9.1%	13%	15.1%	14th	731st of 1,163
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	34.6%	49.7%	45.9%	51.1%	8th	757th of 1,113
Population	3,752	58,978	11,810,293	334,922,499	6th	609th of 1,168
Diversity index	12.3	12.2	40.6	61.4	6th	706th of 1,168
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	1.2%	5.2%	14.1%	2nd	848th of 1,168
Self-employed workers	0.4%	7.6%	8.1%	10%	1st	1,097th of 1,163

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

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

14%

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

38.7

Under 18

20.7%

65 and over

18.6%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other3%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

12.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

54.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,275
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 76.8%
Married couples: 57.7%
Living alone: 20.5%
Veterans (of adults): 10.8%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

$200k+

10%

Median household income

45742

$78,194

Washington Co.

$63,603

Ohio

$71,389

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,183

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.418

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

45742

$184,800

Washington Co.

$185,600

Ohio

$214,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

45742

$1,063

Washington Co.

$852

Ohio

$1,034

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,338
Owner-occupied: 84.2%
Vacant: 4.7%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 34.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.6%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

26%

20–29

12%

30–44

47%

45–59

60+

Average commute

30.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

17%

Healthcare

16%

Construction and repair

15%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Management

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Food service

Education

Legal and social services

Production

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

27%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Other services

11%

Manufacturing

10%

Education

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Admin, support and management

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$37,399

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

0.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	45742	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$68,255	$74,888
Service	$18,951	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,304	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,368	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

44%

Some college

19%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
Households with broadband: 97%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76.6%
No internet access: 2%
Without health insurance: 12.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Little Hocking
State: Ohio
County: Washington County
Center point: 39.2871° N, 81.7304° W
Land area: 27 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

45742 spans 2 counties

Washington County97% of land
Athens County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Little Hocking (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 45742

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26181	Washington, WV	6.4 mi	6,167	$73,977	$197,700
45723	Coolville, OH	6.5 mi	3,682	$57,222	$168,900
45714	Belpre, OH	6.5 mi	9,503	$56,574	$166,200
45739	Hockingport, OH	6.7 mi	46	—	—
45784	Vincent, OH	7.5 mi	3,002	$82,713	$229,800
45724	Cutler, OH	7.6 mi	1,218	$58,500	$149,200
45712	Barlow, OH · PO box	8.5 mi	—	—	—
26101	Parkersburg, WV	8.9 mi	28,005	$48,710	$117,500
45783	Tuppers Plains, OH	9.7 mi	238	—	$108,900
45778	Stewart, OH	9.8 mi	1,144	$57,128	$77,100
45713	Bartlett, OH · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
45735	Guysville, OH	11 mi	1,868	$51,364	$149,300

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Questions about 45742

What city is zip code 45742?

45742 is assigned to Little Hocking, Ohio. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 45742 in?

45742 is mostly in Washington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 45742?

About 3,752 people live in 45742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 45742 in?

45742 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 45742?

The median household income in 45742 is $78,194.

What zip codes are near 45742?

The closest zip codes to 45742 are 26181, 45723, 45714, 45739, 45784.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 45742, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.