ZIP Code 45618 in Cherry Fork, OH

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Cherry Fork, Ohio
County:Adams County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:54:33 PM
Population:29 [See All]
Area Codes:326 / 937
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:38.8875, -83.6147
Land Area:0.031 sq mi
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45618 Cherry Fork, OH - Rural Adams County Hamlet

ZIP Code 45618, Cherry Fork

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationAdams County, OH
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population29
Households9
PO Boxes15 Regional Hub (167%)
Median Age33.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 45697
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box Only Zone with no street delivery alternative in the service area
  • With 15 PO Boxes serving 9 households, the adoption rate of 1.67 indicates the post office serves families beyond the immediate hamlet
  • At 29 residents, Cherry Fork is one of Ohio's smallest communities with its own ZIP code
  • All 9 housing units are owner-occupied, with no rental properties recorded
  • General Delivery service is available for residents without PO Boxes

Community Overview

Cherry Fork is a tiny rural hamlet in Adams County, Ohio. With just 29 residents and 9 households, it's one of the smallest communities with its own ZIP code. All 9 housing units are owner-occupied, creating a stable if sparse residential base.

Postal Services

This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery alternative across the service area. The Cherry Fork post office maintains 15 PO Boxes for 9 local households, a 1.67 adoption rate that shows the facility serves families beyond the immediate hamlet. General Delivery is available for those without boxes.

Rural Character

The community sits along State Route 136 in southern Ohio's rural landscape. With a median age of 33.5 years and no business establishments recorded in Census data, Cherry Fork functions primarily as a residential postal service point for the surrounding countryside. The population is predominantly white (27 of 29 residents), typical of rural Appalachian Ohio.

Mail Delivery

Mail arrives via rural carrier route. The post office itself is located at State Route 136, serving as the only mail access point for this corner of Adams County.

Mailing Information

All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes or General Delivery:

  • PO Box format: PO Box [number], Cherry Fork, OH 45618
  • General Delivery: [Name], General Delivery, Cherry Fork, OH 45618

Street Name Patterns

Highway Location

The post office is located along State Route 136, the main corridor through this rural area.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 45618 has 29 residents and 9 households (average 3.22 persons per household). The median age is 33.5 years, younger than the state (39.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 69.0% male and 31.0% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.1%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:29Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:935.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:9Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.22Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1820167101015131200000
Decennial Census30------------------29--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.5

Male Median Age: 19.9

Female Median Age: 46.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male003802110100400000
Female000000100800000000
Total003802210900400000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2796.43%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*13.57%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:28100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2068.97%19.9 years
Females:931.03%46.1 years
Total:29100%33.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $65,938 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$65,938$68,250$67,917$33,125$38,750$38,750$41,250$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$31,875$31,667$31,250$33,125$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$44,375$44,250$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$24,375$24,500$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $72,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$72,500$73,300$60,000$45,000$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 45618 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:18Source: 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 45618 is located in Adams County, Ohio, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 45618. It covers 0.031 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.031 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3221.62 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3913834Source: Census
Place Name:Cherry Fork CDP; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


45619 | | 45617

Schools in ZIP Code 45618


We could not locate which school district 45618 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.

North Adams Elementary School 2295 Moores Rd
Seaman, OH 45679
District: Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School DistrictNearby
North Adams High School 96 Green Devil Dr
Seaman, OH 45679
District: Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School DistrictNearby
West Union Elementary School 555 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
District: Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School DistrictNearby
West Union High School 97 Dragon Lair Dr
West Union, OH 45693
District: Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School DistrictNearby
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center 175 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
District: Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School DistrictNearby
The Brown County Christian Academy 116 College Ave
Sardinia, OH 45171
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Michael School 300 Market St
Ripley, OH 45167
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Patrick School 318 Limestone St
Maysville, KY 41056
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 45618


Maysville Community And Technical College 1755 U.s. Hwy 68
Maysville, KY 41056
Type: Post Secondary
Southern State Community College 100 Hobart Drive
Hillsboro, OH 45133-9406
Type: Post Secondary
Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses 718 West Plane Street
Bethel, OH 45106
Type: Post Secondary
Chatfield College 20918 State Route 251
Saint Martin, OH 45118-9705
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Cincinnati-Clermont College 4200 Clermont College Dr
Batavia, OH 45103
Type: Post Secondary
Scioto County Career Technical Center 951 Vern Riffe Drive
Lucasville, OH 45648-0766
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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