Buchtel
Village in Athens County, Ohio
Buchtel is a village in Athens County, Ohio, with 518 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nelsonville, 2.2 miles W.
- 518residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 1,105 / sq mipopulation density
- 45716ZIP code
About Buchtel
Buchtel ( BUUK-təl) is a village in Athens and Hocking counties in the U.S. state of Ohio, just northeast of Nelsonville. Located in the Hocking Valley, it was a center of coal mining in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The population was 518 at the 2020 census. A former name for the village is Bessemer.
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Living in Buchtel
- Median household income
- $70,000
- Median home value
- $150,000
- Median rent
- $725/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Buchtel had 518 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 518 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,105 per sq mi (427 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buchtel at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Athens County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 518 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4635° N, 82.1804° W |
| ZIP code | 45716 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3909834 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buchtel
- Nelsonville2.2 mi W
- Murray City3.2 mi N
- Carbon Hill4.3 mi NW
- Millfield4.9 mi E
- Chauncey5.2 mi SE
- Jacksonville5.4 mi E
- Trimble5.5 mi E
- Glouster5.8 mi NE
- The Plains7.2 mi S
- Haydenville7.6 mi W
- New Straitsville8.3 mi N
- Hemlock9.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Buchtel
What county is Buchtel in?
Buchtel is in Athens County, Ohio.
What is the population of Buchtel, OH?
518 people lived in Buchtel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buchtel, OH?
The ZIP code of Buchtel is 45716.
What is the elevation of Buchtel?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buchtel?
Nelsonville (2.2 mi), Murray City (3.2 mi), Carbon Hill (4.3 mi), Millfield (4.9 mi), Chauncey (5.2 mi).
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