COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — Millions of dollars in unclaimed funds are being held by the state for residents, businesses and organizations in communities across Southeast Ohio, according to a new ranking released by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds.
The Division is currently safeguarding $5.4 billion in unclaimed funds and has released a list ranking Ohio ZIP codes based on the amount of money associated with each ZIP code.
Several communities throughout the AVC News coverage area are included in the statewide list.
Chillicothe’s 45601 ZIP code has approximately $8.5 million in unclaimed funds, while Zanesville’s 43701 ZIP code has about $8.2 million.
Other area ZIP codes and their associated amounts include:
- Portsmouth, 45662: $5.8 million
- Marietta, 45750: $5.3 million
- Athens, 45701: $4.4 million
- Cambridge, 43725: $3.3 million
- Ironton, 45638: $3.2 million
- St. Clairsville, 43950: $2.9 million
- Gallipolis, 45631: $2.6 million
- Waverly, 45690: $2.4 million
The ZIP code with the largest amount of unclaimed funds in Ohio is 45840 in Findlay, with $24.8 million. It is followed by 43215 in Columbus with $23.9 million, 45202 in Cincinnati with $23 million, 44122 in Beachwood with $20.8 million and 45501 in Springfield with $17.7 million.
The Division is encouraging Ohioans to search for unclaimed funds that may belong to them or a loved one.
The agency received roughly 50% more claims in fiscal year 2026 than in fiscal year 2025. More than 184,000 claims were paid during the fiscal year, a 168% increase over the previous year. The amount returned to Ohioans also increased 72%, from $149.9 million in fiscal year 2025 to $190 million.
The Division is also working to speed up the claims process by eliminating the requirement for a W-9 tax form and notarized claim forms. Nearly two dozen intermittent and full-time employees are being added to help process claims.
Ohioans can search for unclaimed funds and generate a claim form through the Division of Unclaimed Funds website. After gathering the required documentation, claims can be submitted by mail or uploaded through the online system.
Those who have already submitted claims can check their status 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Division’s customer support team can be reached at 614-466-4433.
Last Updated on September 11, 2026 by AVC News
