The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45638 sells for about $149,000, or $121 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $807 a month.
ZIP 45638 — Ironton
The housing market in 45638 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and a balanced inventory level. Demand is supported by local employment in the Huntington-Ashland metro area, though limited new construction keeps the market focused on existing inventory.
This ZIP is well-suited for local workforce families and commuters seeking affordable housing options within reach of the Huntington-Ashland metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 19.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45638, Lawrence County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Ironton City and Lawrence County school districts, with performance ratings generally reflecting regional averages for southern Ohio.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding near the Ohio River and typical Midwestern wind events; property insurance remains available but premiums are sensitive to flood-zone designations.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and public sector employment in the Ironton and Huntington-Ashland metro area, with limited large-scale new development.
Property taxes are assessed by Lawrence County based on local millage rates which include school district, county, and township levies; no state-level property tax exists.
Residents primarily commute via US-52 toward the Ironton and Huntington employment hubs, with most trips falling within a 20-30 minute range.
The area offers access to Ohio River waterfront activities, local community parks, and proximity to the Wayne National Forest for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workforce and students, with limited new multi-family supply keeping vacancy rates relatively low.
The economy is anchored by the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area, with major sectors including healthcare, education, and regional manufacturing.
Primary transit is via US-52 and OH-7, serving as the main corridors for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and local commercial improvements.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level special assessments for infrastructure and emergency services.
Property insurance markets are stable, though premiums are influenced by proximity to the Ohio River flood plain.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and Data Commons.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Camden Park414.2 mi
- Malibu Jack's Ashland4.712 mi
- Lawrence County Ohio Fairgrounds4.218.9 mi
- The LOST Escape Room515.9 mi
- Marshall Health Network Arena4.215.8 mi
- Joan C. Edwards Stadium4.616.8 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.35 mi
- Paramount Theatre - Ashland4.66.4 mi
- Gattitown4.36.5 mi
- Central Park4.66.9 mi
- Camp Landing Entertainment District3.912 mi
- Cinemark Ashland4.55.9 mi
- Paramount Theatre - Ashland4.66.4 mi
- Gattitown4.36.5 mi
- Heritage Farm Museum & Village4.817.3 mi
- Granny's4.93.7 mi
- Huntington Museum of Art4.817.7 mi
- The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center4.56.6 mi
- Memorial Fountain4.716.5 mi
- Central Park4.66.9 mi
- Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area4.63.6 mi
- Virginia Point Park4.411.6 mi
- Lake Vesuvius Lakeshore Trail4.63.3 mi
- Port of Ashland4.66.4 mi
- Ashland Town Center4.46.1 mi
- Rural King4.411.8 mi
- Camp Landing Entertainment District3.912 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.46.1 mi
- Hillbilly Flea Market3.94.9 mi
- Huntington Tri-State Airport415.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access.
Large regional forest offering extensive hiking and outdoor trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.