| City: | Higginsport, Ohio |
| County: | Brown County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:51:21 PM |
| Population: | 213 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 326 / 937 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.7904, -83.9682 |
| Land Area: | 0.251 sq mi |
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Higginsport sits along the Ohio River in Brown County, Ohio. It's a compact village covering just 0.24 square miles with 213 residents and 87 households. This isn't a place where mail carriers walk routes. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents and businesses must use post office boxes to receive mail.
The Higginsport post office maintains 79 PO Boxes for the community's 87 households. That's a 91% adoption rate. With no street delivery available across the entire village, nearly every occupied home depends on a PO Box. The six local businesses also receive mail exclusively through the post office.
This is an established community. Median age is 50.3 years, with 68% of housing units owner-occupied. Street names like Washington Street (8 delivery points), Main Street, and Gaines Street suggest a traditional village layout dating to the 19th century. Per capita income of $15,834 and median household income of $50,694 put Higginsport near the national median for small rural communities.
The village straddles the line between urban and rural postal patterns. While classified as a PO Box ZIP, the post office serves both a City carrier route and a Rural route, reflecting the compact village core and surrounding rural area. General Delivery is also available, a service typically found in remote communities where not all addresses are standardized.
All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Higginsport, OH 45131Street addresses won't work. This is a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative delivery.
Street names like Washington, Main, and Gaines suggest a traditional 19th-century village layout typical of small Ohio River communities.
ZIP Code 45131 has 213 residents and 87 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 50.3 years, significantly older than the state (39.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 213Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 278Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 848.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $53,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 87Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $104,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.21Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 186 | 261 | 273 | 281 | 247 | 256 | 243 | 227 | 300 | 372 | 307 | 287 | 374 | 278 |
| Decennial Census | 238 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 213 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.3
Male Median Age: 49.5
Female Median Age: 51
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Female | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 16 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 9 |
| White: | 199 | 99.50% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.50% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 200 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 99 | 46.48% | 49.5 years |
| Females: | 114 | 53.52% | 51.0 years |
| Total: | 213 | 100% | 50.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 278 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 278 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 278 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $53,125, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $27,292 (105.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,946. Family households earn a median of $54,875 versus $28,542 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,333). By gender, male median income is $34,750 and female is $58,125, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $23,375 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (45.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,833 | $24,643 | $21,607 | $21,250 | $32,500 | $32,778 | $34,545 | $35,882 | $40,179 | $36,023 | $42,969 | $47,727 | $50,694 | $53,125 |
| Median Family Income | $40,000 | $35,417 | $33,833 | $33,304 | $33,942 | $34,531 | $35,500 | $36,176 | $38,750 | $36,932 | $44,219 | $48,636 | $51,181 | $54,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $8,625 | $9,565 | $15,000 | $15,833 | $16,750 | $23,542 | $24,583 | $0 | $51,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,542 |
| Median Male Income | $31,354 | $31,932 | $34,464 | $55,375 | $0 | $42,188 | $40,250 | $41,500 | $41,786 | $29,688 | $38,750 | $31,094 | $33,000 | $34,750 |
| Median Female Income | $30,833 | $33,750 | $34,000 | $34,688 | $0 | $31,389 | $32,813 | $33,000 | $31,964 | $32,188 | $34,219 | $36,250 | $37,045 | $58,125 |
| Employed: | 129 | 55.60% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 0.86% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 101 | 43.53% |
| Total: | 232 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 13.18% |
| Service: | 14 | 10.85% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 12.40% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 24 | 18.60% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 58 | 44.96% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 129 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $104,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $15,400 (17.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,900. The median gross rent is $619, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $83 (11.82%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $281. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.91% (50.00% with a mortgage, 50.00% free-and-clear) and renters 34.09% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.14%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,800 | $85,000 | $70,000 | $57,700 | $71,000 | $80,000 | $80,500 | $83,100 | $82,300 | $85,000 | $86,500 | $102,800 | $96,400 | $104,200 |
| Less than $500: | 11 | 36.67% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 26.67% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 3.33% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $702 | $715 | $733 | $748 | $733 | $826 | $828 | $815 | $900 | $786 | $845 | $682 | $731 | $619 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 29 | 32.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 29 | 32.95% |
| Renter Occupied: | 30 | 34.09% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 88 | 75.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 24.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 84 | 72.41% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 11 | 9.48% |
| Other Units: | 21 | 18.10% |
| Total Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 73.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 25.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 72.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 21.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (73.91%). College enrollment is 4.35%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 23 | 10.09% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 38 | 16.67% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 124 | 54.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 24 | 10.53% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 3.51% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 3.51% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 1.32% |
| Total: | 228 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 167 | 73.25% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 4.82% |
| Private Insurance: | 71 | 23.51% |
| Public Insurance: | 201 | 66.56% |
| No Insurance: | 30 | 9.93% |
| Total: | 302 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 272 | 90.07% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.5% | 16.7% | 24.0% | 33.9% | 27.1% | 25.4% | 17.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 16.4% | 15.9% | 26.0% | 23.8% | 6.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 17 | 73.91% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 21.74% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 4.35% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 22 | 95.65% |
ZIP Code 45131 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 89Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45131 is located in Brown County, Ohio, within the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17140) and Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,130,151 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 45131. It covers 0.251 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.042 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Cincinnati, OH-KY-INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,130,151Source: Census |
| MSA: | Cincinnati-Hamilton, OH-KY-IN CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.251 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.042 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3221.62 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3935168Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Higginsport village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45131 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.