Portsmouth, Ohio · ZIP 45662

Portsmouth — ZIP 45662

Portsmouth (45662) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Ohio. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $106K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby10

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index88/100

Typical home value$106K

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

$106K

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

1,316

Violent Crime

183

Property Crime

1,133

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Scioto 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
Clay Elementary School	PK–05	326	62%	67%
Oak Intermediate Elementary School	04–06	87	62%	57%
Clay Middle School	06–08	134	42%	47%
Clay High School	09–12	145	35%	65%
Stanton Primary Elementary School	PK–03	136	35%	45%
Portsmouth Elementary	PK–06	791	32%	37%
Glenwood High School	07–12	147	27%	42%
Sciotoville Community School	KG–12	373	22%	57%
East Portsmouth Elementary	KG–06	134	22%	32%
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School	07–12	636	14%	36%

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

26,972

Median Income

$37K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

41.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 45662 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 45662 has a school score of 62/100. 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 45662 is approximately $106K. 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 45662 in Portsmouth has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. 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.