ZIP code 45638: Ironton, OH
45638 is a ZIP code in Ironton, Ohio, mainly in Lawrence County, part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area. About 19,982 people live here.
- Population
- 19,982
- Median household income
- $52,728
- Typical home value
- $121,300+5.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $807gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homeowners
- 68.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 45638 details
| City | Ironton |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lawrence County (also partly Scioto County) |
| Metro area | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 76.9 sq mi, plus 1.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 260 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 38.55580, -82.67191 |
Median rent in 45638 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $668/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $506/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $930/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $955/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $825/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 45638
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41183 | Worthington, KY | 3.5 mi | 1,759 |
| 41169 | Russell, KY | 3.8 mi | 5,560 |
| 41139 | Flatwoods, KY | 4.7 mi | 8,085 |
| 41101 | Ashland, KY | 5.5 mi | 19,189 |
| 45659 | Pedro, OH | 7.1 mi | 2,614 |
| 45675 | Rock Camp, OH | 7.6 mi | — |
| 45645 | Kitts Hill, OH | 7.9 mi | 2,801 |
| 45636 | Haverhill, OH | 8.0 mi | 330 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 45638?
A typical home in ZIP code 45638 is worth about $121,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $52,728 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Ohio average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 45638
What city is ZIP code 45638?
ZIP code 45638 is in Ironton, OH, in Lawrence County.
What county is ZIP code 45638 in?
45638 is mainly in Lawrence County, Ohio, and partly in Scioto County.
What is the population of ZIP code 45638?
About 19,982 people live in ZIP code 45638, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 45638 in?
45638 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.