| City: | Chauncey, Ohio |
| County: | Athens County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:55:36 PM |
| Population: | 964 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.3999, -82.1281 |
| Land Area: | 0.677 sq mi |
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Chauncey is a small Ohio community in Athens County where PO Box mail is the only delivery option. This is officially a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative across the 0.59 square mile territory. The post office maintains 419 PO Boxes for 384 local households, a 109% adoption rate that shows the service extends slightly beyond the immediate area.
The 964 residents live in a working-class community with a median household income of $36,356. Transportation and warehousing employ a significant portion of the workforce (252 workers), along with educational and health care services (126 workers) and public administration (71 workers). Some rural delivery exists via two distinct rural carrier routes serving 14 streets including Sycamore Street, May Avenue, and Main Street, but these routes deliver to rural areas outside the central village.
Chauncey's housing stock is notably old. Of the 439 total housing units, 430 were built before 1939, making this one of Ohio's most historic small communities by housing age. Owner-occupied homes (205 units) slightly outnumber rentals (179 units). The median home value is $74,000, and median rent is $743 per month. The population is predominantly white (901 of 964 residents, or 93%), with a median age of 38.1 years.
With just 4 business establishments employing 18 people, Chauncey isn't a commercial center. Residents work elsewhere or commute. About 21% work from home, which is above the national average. The compact village has limited infrastructure. General Delivery is available for those without a PO Box.
Standard format:
PO Box [number]
Chauncey, OH 45719General Delivery is also accepted for temporary mail needs.
Streets like Main Street, Third Street, and High Street indicate traditional small-town grid layout.
ZIP Code 45719 has 964 residents and 384 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 38.1 years, slightly younger than the state (39.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 964Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 655Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,423.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $35,200Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 384Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $74,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.49Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,143 | 1,108 | 1,218 | 1,258 | 1,220 | 1,232 | 1,147 | 1,019 | 1,056 | 840 | 744 | 874 | 822 | 655 |
| Decennial Census | 1,046 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 964 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.1
Male Median Age: 36.1
Female Median Age: 39.2
| 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 | 44 | 31 | 30 | 39 | 18 | 32 | 48 | 32 | 36 | 18 | 35 | 40 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 5 |
| Female | 29 | 29 | 40 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
| Total | 73 | 60 | 70 | 64 | 50 | 59 | 79 | 61 | 61 | 44 | 67 | 76 | 62 | 41 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 18 |
| White: | 901 | 95.75% |
| Black: | 5 | 0.53% |
| Hispanic:* | 20 | 2.13% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.21% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 1.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.21% |
| Total: | 941 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 488 | 50.62% | 36.1 years |
| Females: | 476 | 49.38% | 39.2 years |
| Total: | 964 | 100% | 38.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 639 | 97.56% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 16 | 2.44% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.44% |
| Total Population: | 655 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 639 | 97.56% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 16 | 2.44% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $35,200, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $1,924 (5.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,523. Family households earn a median of $55,000 versus $31,029 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,971). By gender, male median income is $36,111 and female is $57,778, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $21,667 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 46.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (42.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,276 | $29,336 | $30,888 | $30,650 | $27,232 | $28,000 | $30,152 | $28,480 | $29,677 | $30,571 | $30,985 | $33,803 | $36,356 | $35,200 |
| Median Family Income | $50,036 | $33,879 | $33,889 | $33,458 | $32,826 | $32,016 | $32,317 | $35,170 | $36,250 | $35,156 | $40,417 | $51,250 | $58,750 | $55,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,906 | $17,188 | $20,469 | $16,625 | $16,979 | $19,500 | $25,134 | $22,750 | $22,019 | $24,833 | $25,938 | $28,482 | $30,156 | $31,029 |
| Median Male Income | $40,875 | $34,519 | $32,500 | $33,173 | $36,607 | $26,250 | $32,188 | $33,000 | $36,875 | $35,313 | $36,250 | $33,542 | $41,442 | $36,111 |
| Median Female Income | $18,000 | $16,563 | $16,750 | $19,375 | $18,036 | $24,792 | $33,047 | $32,875 | $26,625 | $25,357 | $26,544 | $29,861 | $47,639 | $57,778 |
| Employed: | 268 | 44.74% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 1.34% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 323 | 53.92% |
| Total: | 599 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 74 | 27.61% |
| Service: | 113 | 42.16% |
| Sales and Office: | 36 | 13.43% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 22 | 8.21% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 8.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 268 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $74,400, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $22,300 (42.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,300. The median gross rent is $893, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $276 (44.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $262. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.60% (58.64% with a mortgage, 41.36% free-and-clear) and renters 47.40% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.20%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $52,100 | $50,000 | $52,700 | $53,100 | $49,000 | $49,600 | $53,700 | $58,800 | $62,100 | $58,800 | $62,200 | $65,800 | $74,000 | $74,400 |
| Less than $500: | 9 | 6.16% |
| $500 to $999: | 60 | 41.10% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 35 | 23.97% |
| $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: | 2 | 1.37% |
| No Rent: | 40 | 27.40% |
| Total: | 146 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $617 | $625 | $656 | $655 | $653 | $636 | $658 | $661 | $631 | $627 | $778 | $839 | $743 | $893 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 95 | 30.84% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 67 | 21.75% |
| Renter Occupied: | 146 | 47.40% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 308 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 308 | 89.80% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 10.20% |
| Total Housing Units: | 343 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 238 | 69.39% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 29 | 8.45% |
| Other Units: | 76 | 22.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 343 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.70% 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 82.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 60.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 23.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 11.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (45.95%). College enrollment is 40.54%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 20 | 3.59% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 79 | 14.18% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 243 | 43.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 103 | 18.49% |
| Associate's degree: | 41 | 7.36% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 41 | 7.36% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 30 | 5.39% |
| Total: | 557 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 458 | 82.23% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 71 | 12.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 302 | 41.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 398 | 54.97% |
| No Insurance: | 24 | 3.31% |
| Total: | 724 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 700 | 96.69% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 26.1% | 24.3% | 23.6% | 30.4% | 28.7% | 25.7% | 30.0% | 26.9% | 20.9% | 23.6% | 21.7% | 19.3% | 14.8% | 23.2% |
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: | 3 | 2.70% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 12 | 10.81% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 51 | 45.95% |
| College or graduate school: | 45 | 40.54% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 2.70% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 66 | 59.46% |
ZIP Code 45719 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 22 people with an annual payroll of $398,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 440Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $98,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $398,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 22Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45719 is located in Athens County, Ohio, within the Athens, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11900) and Ohio's 12nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 64,757 people, about 1.49% of whom live in ZIP Code 45719. It covers 0.677 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.02 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Athens, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 64,757Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.677 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.02 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2271.91 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3913778Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Chauncey village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45719 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.