| City: | Port Jefferson, Ohio |
| City Alias: | Prt Jefferson |
| County: | Shelby County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:34:51 AM |
| Population: | 300 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 326 / 937 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.3307, -84.0911 |
| Land Area: | 0.165 sq mi |
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Port Jefferson is a small village in Shelby County, Ohio, with a population of 300 people in just 0.13 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Despite having limited street delivery within the village itself (one city carrier route and one rural route), residents must use PO Boxes as their primary mailing address because alternative mail delivery options don't exist in this area.
The post office maintains 92 PO Boxes for 129 occupied homes. That's a 71% adoption rate, showing most households rely on the PO Box system. Street names in the village tell the story of a traditional Ohio small town, with Main Street (split into East and West sections) as the primary corridor, plus historic names like Canal Street, Wall Street, and Spring Street.
The population is predominantly white (96%) with a median age of 44 years. It's a working-class community where median household income runs $44,464 and median home values are $103,900. Most residents own their homes (91 of 129 households). About 71% of the population was born in the United States, and only 6.4% hold bachelor's degrees.
The village has 6 business establishments employing 41 people. Commute patterns are unusual: 30 workers drove alone, 25 carpooled, and 28 used public transit. That's remarkably high public transit use for a rural Ohio village with just 300 people.
When mailing to Port Jefferson, use the PO Box address format. The abbreviated form "PRT JEFFERSON" is also accepted as a valid mailing name.
Street names like Main, Canal, Wall, and Spring reveal a traditional Ohio small town layout with historic commercial corridors.
ZIP Code 45360 has 300 residents and 129 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 44.0 years, older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.0%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.7%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 300Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 325Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,818.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,464Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 129Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $103,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.99Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 484 | 473 | 488 | 513 | 403 | 416 | 486 | 453 | 392 | 412 | 438 | 379 | 325 |
| Decennial Census | 335 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 300 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 44.1
| 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 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 32 | 14 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| White: | 288 | 95.36% |
| Black: | 5 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 1.66% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.33% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.99% |
| Total: | 302 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 147 | 49.00% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 153 | 51.00% | 44.1 years |
| Total: | 300 | 100% | 44.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 321 | 98.77% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 1.23% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 325 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 325 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $44,464, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,227 (37.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,214. Family households earn a median of $58,750 versus $22,656 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,094). By gender, male median income is $75,750 and female is $34,688, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $41,062 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.3%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.0%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Sales (25.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,237 | $33,190 | $34,464 | $33,913 | $42,188 | $36,875 | $42,361 | $32,039 | $31,250 | $35,357 | $36,429 | $32,500 | $44,464 |
| Median Family Income | $32,109 | $33,405 | $34,625 | $34,700 | $50,938 | $44,375 | $50,000 | $48,333 | $63,438 | $64,688 | $66,094 | $74,219 | $58,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $40,156 | $30,625 | $24,432 | $23,654 | $23,500 | $24,500 | $25,917 | $16,781 | $17,151 | $17,019 | $16,745 | $18,910 | $22,656 |
| Median Male Income | $38,750 | $32,153 | $36,875 | $35,250 | $38,636 | $38,125 | $36,346 | $34,531 | $36,458 | $42,500 | $58,438 | $73,906 | $75,750 |
| Median Female Income | $24,583 | $24,375 | $30,625 | $31,250 | $32,019 | $31,442 | $30,385 | $23,958 | $26,250 | $26,000 | $29,792 | $38,281 | $34,688 |
| Employed: | 161 | 55.71% |
| Unemployed: | 22 | 7.61% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 106 | 36.68% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 30 | 18.63% |
| Service: | 25 | 15.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 41 | 25.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 28 | 17.39% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 37 | 22.98% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 161 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $103,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $22,400 (27.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,900. The median gross rent is $850, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $215 (33.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $155. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.59% (61.54% with a mortgage, 38.46% free-and-clear) and renters 20.41% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.99%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.38%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $81,500 | $79,400 | $82,900 | $81,500 | $75,600 | $81,900 | $69,200 | $59,000 | $60,000 | $63,100 | $66,700 | $77,300 | $103,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 22 | 73.33% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $635 | $648 | $692 | $690 | $708 | $655 | $640 | $684 | $695 | $708 | $767 | $850 | $850 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 72 | 48.98% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 45 | 30.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 30 | 20.41% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 147 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 147 | 71.01% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 60 | 28.99% |
| Total Housing Units: | 207 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 177 | 85.51% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 20 | 9.66% |
| Other Units: | 10 | 4.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 207 | 100% |
In 2023, 6.40% 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 83.10%, which is on par with the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%). The share of people in poverty is 7.10%, which is on par with the state rate (9.20%), down 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.17%). College enrollment is 10.42%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 45 | 16.92% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 145 | 54.51% |
| Some college, no degree: | 49 | 18.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 3.76% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 5.26% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 1.13% |
| Total: | 266 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 221 | 83.08% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 17 | 6.39% |
| Private Insurance: | 210 | 57.85% |
| Public Insurance: | 127 | 34.99% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 7.16% |
| Total: | 363 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 337 | 92.84% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.6% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 13.9% | 7.9% | 14.5% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.8% | 7.1% |
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): | 26 | 54.17% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 35.42% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 10.42% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 43 | 89.58% |
ZIP Code 45360 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 63 people with an annual payroll of $1,235,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 79Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $300,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,235,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 63Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45360 is located in Shelby County, Ohio, within the Sidney, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43380) and Ohio's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 48,007 people, about 0.62% of whom live in ZIP Code 45360. It covers 0.165 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.008 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sidney, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 48,007Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.165 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.008 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4664.87 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3964262Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Port Jefferson village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45360 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.