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Ironton, OH — ZIP 45638

Population: 19,982 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 45638 (Ironton, OH) is $122,926 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $143,000 after a median 64 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$122,926

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$122,926
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+45.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$122,926
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$143,000
Median list price
$159,000
Median price per sqft
$107
1-year sale-price change
+2.2%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Ironton City School District, Dawson-Bryant Local, Rock Hill Local
Schools include
Ironton Middle School, Ironton High School, Ironton Elementary School, Dawson-Bryant High School, Dawson-Bryant Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke (4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.5°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
Annual snowfall
16.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
134
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
160

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,889
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,720

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Ashland Regional Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER, KINGS DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER OHIO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-15 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
60.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,091
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,922
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 45638State medianUS median
Median home value$122,926$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$143,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market64 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,091$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 45638?
$122,926.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 45638?
$143,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 45638?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 45638?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,119/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 45638?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
Is ZIP 45638 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 45638?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 45638?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 45638?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke, 4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 45638?
9 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 45638 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 45638?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 45638?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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