Ironton, Ohio · ZIP 45638

Ironton — ZIP 45638

Ironton (45638) scores 75/100 — Good for Ohio. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $121K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share34%

Property crime share66%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100

Avg math proficiency48%

Avg reading proficiency56%

Schools nearby9

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index75/100

Typical home value$121K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$121K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

114

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lawrence County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Dawson-Bryant Elementary School	PK–05	570	78%	69%
Rock Hill Elementary School	PK–05	736	66%	58%
Ironton Elementary School	PK–05	600	65%	64%
Ironton Middle School	06–08	299	56%	51%
Dawson-Bryant Middle School	06–08	262	54%	48%
Rock Hill Middle School	06–08	284	40%	54%
Dawson-Bryant High School	09–12	272	32%	67%
Ironton High School	09–12	377	22%	52%
Rock Hill Sr High School	09–12	325	22%	37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

19,921

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

40.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 45638 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 45638 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 45638 is approximately $121K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 45638 in Ironton has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.