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U.S. ZIP Code · OH45638

Lawrence County · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

Typical home value

$117,758[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.0%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+3.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-58.5%
vs metro
-21.7%
vs state
-46.2%
ZIP 45638 location in OH
Location of ZIP 45638 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 45638 is worth $117,758 — 21.7% below the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,171[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lawrence County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
19,982[3]
Median household income
$52,728[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lawrence County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-17[5]
Moved in
1,029
Moved out
1,046

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
3
Middle
3
High
3
  • Rock Hill Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Rock Hill Local

    729 students

  • Ironton Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Ironton City School District

    622 students

  • Dawson-Bryant Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dawson-Bryant Local

    593 students

  • Ironton High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Ironton City School District

    418 students

  • Rock Hill Sr High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Rock Hill Local

    320 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$595
Loan principal$94,206
Down payment$23,552
Total interest paid$120,155

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$791
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
29th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
96th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 45638?
The typical home in 45638 is worth $117,758, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 45638?
Home values in 45638 are up 4.0% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 45638?
The effective property tax rate in 45638 is 1.0% — roughly $1,171 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 45638?
ZIP code 45638 has a population of 19,982 and a median household income of $52,728.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Ashland, KY

    Typical home
    $118,208
    Gross yield
  • KY

    Typical home
    $120,407
    Gross yield
  • Worthington, KY

    Typical home
    $124,072
    Gross yield
  • OH

    Typical home
    $110,320
    Gross yield
  • WV

    Typical home
    $127,079
    Gross yield
  • South Shore, KY

    Typical home
    $128,658
    Gross yield

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