The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45656 sells for about $117,465, or $87 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $841 a month.
ZIP 45656 — Oak Hill
The housing market in 45656 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable rural living, though the limited supply keeps sales volume constrained. Market conditions are expected to remain consistent with regional trends in southern Ohio.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a lower cost of living, though it requires a commute for most professional employment.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 4.2 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 1.4% · poverty 21.2% — 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 3.3%/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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45656, Jackson 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.
Crime rates in Oak Hill are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the region.
Schools serving the area are part of the Oak Hill Union Local School District, which maintains a rural community focus with moderate performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risks related to seasonal severe weather, including localized flooding in low-lying areas and wind events common to southern Ohio.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed by Jackson County based on the appraised value of real estate, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal requirements.
Residents typically face a commute of approximately 35.7 minutes, primarily driving to employment hubs in larger neighboring cities.
The area features access to local parks and outdoor spaces, including proximity to regional wildlife areas and community-focused recreational facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with rents remaining relatively stable compared to urban centers.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, education, and healthcare services, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to nearby industrial centers.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with access to state routes connecting the area to the broader regional highway network.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential improvements and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Jackson County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity across the county.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and county-wide special assessments for emergency services and infrastructure maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Net domestic migration in the region has remained relatively stable with modest shifts in population density.
Ohio operates as a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing the condition of the home and known defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and SimpleMaps ZCTA profiles.
- The Christmas Cave4.912 mi
- The Christmas Cave4.912 mi
- Rose Valley Animal Park4.99.9 mi
- Jackson Lake State Park4.31.7 mi
- TriCity Theatre4.411 mi
- Cooper-Hollow Wildlife Area4.55.7 mi
- Dogwood Pass4.718.1 mi
- Jackson Lake State Park4.31.7 mi
- Cooper-Hollow Wildlife Area4.55.7 mi
- Manpower Park (Admiral Stanley R. Arthur Park)4.311.7 mi
- Edwin A. Jones Park4.112 mi
- Jackson Square4.411.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Nearby outdoor recreation area offering fishing, boating, and hiking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.