ZIP Code 45638 - Ironton Ohio
Overview
ZIP Code 45638 is located in Ironton Ohio. Portions of 45638 are also in Coal Grove and Hanging Rock and Franklin Furnace and Upper Township and Hamilton Township (Lawrence County) and Perry Township (Lawrence County) and Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) and Green Township (Scioto County) and Lawrence Township (Lawrence County) and Fayette Township. 45638 is primarily within Lawrence County, with some portions in Scioto County. Regionally, 45638 is located in the Charleston-Huntington Area.
ZIP Code 45638 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ironton |
| Primary County | Lawrence County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 20,594 |
| Area Code(s) | 220 / 740 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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45638 Demographics
45638 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Ohio based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 45638 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 45638 is White. The current unemployment level in 45638 is 4%.
| Population | 20,594 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.96% |
| Population Density | 271 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,340 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,956 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $361,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.85% |
45638 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,055 | 97.52% |
| Black | 287 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.06% |
45638 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,632 | 96.98% |
| Black | 72 | 1.92% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
45638 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,242 | 9.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,171 | 9.19% |
| High School Diploma | 5,967 | 46.83% |
| No High School Diploma | 276 | 2.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 530 | 4.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,931 | 15.15% |
| Associates Degree | 894 | 7.02% |
| Masters Degree | 593 | 4.65% |
| Professional Degree | 73 | 0.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 65 | 0.51% |
45638 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.56129456, -82.67896271 |
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| Region | Charleston-Huntington Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Portsmouth, OH |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 76 Square Miles |
45638 Schools
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45638 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 70f - Ohio/Kentucky Carboniferous Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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