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Vinton, OH — ZIP 45686

Population: 3,372 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 45686 (Vinton, OH) is $159,385 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,000 after a median 114 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, icestorm, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$159,385

Median home value

+6.4%

1-year change

114

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$159,385
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+19.6%
10-year appreciation
+74.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$160,539
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
$282,000
Median list price
$228,950
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+56.7%
Median days on market
114 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.0%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Vinton Elementary 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, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
West Virginia Ordnance (USARMY) (17.2 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)

Annual precipitation
45.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,219
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,634

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (43 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Sword Flight Park Ultralight (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HOLZER MEDICAL CENTER, HOLZER MEDICAL CENTER JACKSON, RIVERS HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,569
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
35.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,179
Average weekly wage
$911
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

ZIP 45686State medianUS median
Median home value$159,385$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$282,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market114 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,569$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 45686?
$159,385.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 45686?
$282,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 45686?
Median days on market: 114 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 45686?
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 45686?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, iceStorm, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 45686?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 45686?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 45686?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 45686?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 45686 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 45686?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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