| City: | Syracuse, Ohio |
| County: | Meigs County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:06 PM |
| Population: | 780 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.9994, -81.9626 |
| Land Area: | 0.872 sq mi |
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Syracuse is a small Ohio River valley community in Meigs County with 780 residents and 346 households. Despite its PO Box classification, the town has rural carrier delivery serving 2 distinct routes that cover 36 streets across just under 1 square mile. This isn't a place where residents lack street addresses. Rather, it's a community where 349 PO Boxes and 346 homes create a near-perfect 1:1 ratio, showing that nearly every household chooses to maintain a box at the post office.
The town's 96% pre-1939 housing stock tells the story of an established community with deep roots. Streets follow a numbered grid pattern (2nd through 7th) typical of 19th-century river towns, with College Road holding the most delivery points at 8 records. The presence of College Road, along with streets named for trees (Apple, Cherry, Ash) and nature (Rose Valley, Buckeye Lane), gives Syracuse the character of a longtime Ohio settlement.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service area, making the Syracuse post office the only option for receiving mail. With a median age of 46.7 and 73% homeownership, it's a stable, working-class community. The median household income of $50,938 and median home value of $115,700 place Syracuse squarely in affordable small-town Ohio territory.
What stands out: 31.5% of workers work from home, more than double the national average. For a community of fewer than 800 people along the Ohio River, that high remote work percentage suggests residents who've found ways to stay in this compact valley town while earning income elsewhere.
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Because this is a PO Box Only Zone, PO Box addresses are required for many purposes including business registration and online deliveries.
Numbered grid streets (2nd through 7th) typical of 19th-century river towns, plus College Road and tree-themed streets.
ZIP Code 45779 has 780 residents and 346 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 46.7 years, older than the state (39.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.9% male and 54.1% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 780Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 562Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 894.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 346Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $119,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.25Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 782 | 736 | 696 | 717 | 652 | 681 | 689 | 753 | 856 | 707 | 760 | 644 | 630 | 562 |
| Decennial Census | 755 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 780 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.7
Male Median Age: 46.8
Female Median Age: 46.6
| 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 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 11 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 7 |
| Female | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 32 | 21 | 20 | 32 | 34 | 41 | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Total | 36 | 35 | 38 | 44 | 44 | 34 | 51 | 44 | 35 | 58 | 45 | 39 | 60 | 63 | 65 | 43 | 28 | 18 |
| White: | 754 | 99.34% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.40% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.13% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 759 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 358 | 45.90% | 46.8 years |
| Females: | 422 | 54.10% | 46.6 years |
| Total: | 780 | 100% | 46.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 562 | 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: | 562 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 562 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $44,375, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $8,125 (22.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,625. Family households earn a median of $46,339 versus $37,031 for nonfamily households (a difference of $9,308). By gender, male median income is $80,375 and female is $34,205, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $46,170 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 46.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,250 | $35,563 | $38,636 | $38,611 | $39,444 | $46,042 | $50,750 | $60,950 | $65,000 | $62,250 | $58,333 | $60,395 | $50,938 | $44,375 |
| Median Family Income | $42,917 | $36,250 | $42,361 | $46,429 | $48,500 | $53,125 | $61,477 | $64,583 | $70,917 | $69,375 | $101,484 | $107,566 | $85,972 | $46,339 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,000 | $26,250 | $27,917 | $24,167 | $27,500 | $23,125 | $23,750 | $26,563 | $0 | $0 | $15,875 | $0 | $35,417 | $37,031 |
| Median Male Income | $55,000 | $32,045 | $43,000 | $40,833 | $0 | $32,422 | $46,500 | $45,000 | $58,750 | $60,903 | $64,545 | $77,188 | $95,327 | $80,375 |
| Median Female Income | $24,091 | $25,833 | $26,458 | $30,000 | $0 | $27,143 | $33,750 | $48,409 | $49,286 | $50,962 | $53,594 | $55,179 | $44,583 | $34,205 |
| Employed: | 212 | 46.29% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 246 | 53.71% |
| Total: | 458 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 62 | 29.25% |
| Service: | 54 | 25.47% |
| Sales and Office: | 46 | 21.70% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 8.02% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 33 | 15.57% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 212 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $119,500, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $27,900 (30.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,700. The median gross rent is $795, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $259 (48.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $200. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.89% (33.33% with a mortgage, 66.67% free-and-clear) and renters 33.11% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.23%, which is considerably higher 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 | $91,600 | $86,800 | $82,000 | $83,100 | $79,300 | $85,200 | $87,100 | $85,500 | $102,800 | $102,900 | $110,500 | $116,800 | $115,700 | $119,500 |
| Less than $500: | 21 | 21.43% |
| $500 to $999: | 46 | 46.94% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 23 | 23.47% |
| $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: | 8 | 8.16% |
| Total: | 98 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $536 | $561 | $553 | $569 | $586 | $581 | $572 | $583 | $595 | $564 | $504 | $638 | $802 | $795 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 66 | 22.30% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 132 | 44.59% |
| Renter Occupied: | 98 | 33.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 296 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 296 | 81.77% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 66 | 18.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 362 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 243 | 67.13% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 40 | 11.05% |
| Other Units: | 79 | 21.82% |
| Total Housing Units: | 362 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.50% 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 96.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 60.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 10.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 2.80 percentage points since 2011. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.43%). College enrollment is 17.17%, 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: | 4 | 0.94% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 11 | 2.59% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 221 | 52.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 79 | 18.59% |
| Associate's degree: | 61 | 14.35% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 5.88% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 24 | 5.65% |
| Total: | 425 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 410 | 96.47% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 49 | 11.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 294 | 42.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 337 | 48.21% |
| No Insurance: | 68 | 9.73% |
| Total: | 699 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 631 | 90.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.8% | 9.1% | 10.6% | 9.6% | 10.2% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 8.6% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 8.6% | 10.1% |
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: | 22 | 22.22% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 43 | 43.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 17.17% |
| College or graduate school: | 17 | 17.17% |
| Total: | 99 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 22 | 22.22% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 82 | 82.83% |
ZIP Code 45779 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 68 people with an annual payroll of $1,142,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 361Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $282,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,142,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 68Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45779 is located in Meigs County, Ohio, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Ohio's 2nd and 6th Congressional Districts. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 45779. It covers 0.872 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.174 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: | 0.872 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.174 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02,06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3221.62, 7215.03 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3976050Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Syracuse village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45779 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.