ZIP Code 45601 is located in Chillicothe Ohio. Portions of 45601 are also in Andersonville and Massieville and Scioto Township (Ross County) and Union Township (Ross County) and Huntington Township (Ross County) and Springfield Township (Ross County) and Franklin Township (Ross County) and Liberty Township (Ross County) and Green Township (Ross County) and Harrison Township (Ross County) and Twin Township (Ross County) and Jefferson Township (Ross County) and Jackson Township (Pike County) and Jackson Township (Jackson County) and Liberty Township (Jackson County) and Colerain Township (Ross County) and Concord Township (Ross County) and North Fork Village. 45601 is primarily within Ross County, with some portions in Jackson County and Pike County. Regionally, 45601 is located in Metro Columbus.
| ZIP Code Name | Chillicothe |
| Primary County | Ross County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 56,300 |
| Area Code(s) | 220 / 740 |
| Current Time | EST |
45601 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Ohio based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 45601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 45601 is White. The current unemployment level in 45601 is 3.5%.
| Population | 56,300 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.54% |
| Population Density | 161 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 20,132 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,015 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $403,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 3.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 87.05% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,874 | 89.94% |
| Black | 4,241 | 7.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,010 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 283 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,982 | 94.25% |
| Black | 233 | 3.15% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 1.97% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 3,186 | 9.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,460 | 10.05% |
| High School Diploma | 13,789 | 40.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 866 | 2.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,907 | 8.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,011 | 14.56% |
| Associates Degree | 2,877 | 8.36% |
| Masters Degree | 1,724 | 5.01% |
| Professional Degree | 475 | 1.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 132 | 0.38% |
| Coordinates | 39.31172943,-82.95977783 |
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| Cities/Towns in 45601 | Andersonville, Massieville, Scioto Township (Ross County), Union Township (Ross County), Huntington Township (Ross County), Springfield Township (Ross County), Franklin Township (Ross County), Liberty Township (Ross County), Green Township (Ross County), Harrison Township (Ross County), Twin Township (Ross County), Jefferson Township (Ross County), Jackson Township (Pike County), Jackson Township (Jackson County), Liberty Township (Jackson County), Colerain Township (Ross County), Concord Township (Ross County), North Fork Village |
| Regions | Metro ColumbusCharleston-Huntington Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Chillicothe, OHJackson, OHColumbus, OH |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 350 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 70d - Knobs-Lower Scioto Dissected Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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