ZIP Code 45304

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Arcanum · Darke County · Ohio

Population
7,300

33/sq mi

Median income
$78,125

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$190,200

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.2%

Median age 38.5

Land area
219.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 45304 in Arcanum, Ohio has a population of 7,300. The median household income is $78,125, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $190,200, 32% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45304 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 219.9 square miles in Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio. The area is home to 7,300 residents, producing a population density of 33 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 45304 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45304 sits at $78,125 (7% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,845. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $190,200 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $827 per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45304 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Darke County, so you can benchmark 45304 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 45304

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45304.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45304, Arcanum, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,300

Population

219.9

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45304?

38.5

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,125

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$33,845

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,955

Total Housing Units

2,890

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$190,200

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$827

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45304 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 128
2021 +6.1% 136
2022 +21.8% 166
2023 +4.3% 173
2024 -0.2% 173

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 124 business establishments in ZIP 45304, employing approximately 650 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,685,000.

124

Businesses

650

Employees

$36.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 28.2%
Other services (except public administration) 18 14.5%
Retail trade 13 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.0%
Finance and insurance 4 3.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 3.2%
Manufacturing 3 2.4%
Wholesale trade 3 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
45358 Pitsburg, OH 356 2.3 mi
45337 Laura, OH 1,690 5.9 mi
45378 Verona, OH 407 6.3 mi
45361 Potsdam, OH 288 6.4 mi
45338 Lewisburg, OH 5,298 9.6 mi
45328 Gettysburg, OH 525 9.0 mi
45382 West Manchester, OH 1,269 7.5 mi
45354 Phillipsburg, OH 642 8.8 mi
45308 Bradford, OH 4,682 10.2 mi
45331 Greenville, OH 22,930 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45304 in?
ZIP code 45304 (Arcanum) is located in Darke County, Ohio. Darke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/darke-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45304?
ZIP code 45304 in Arcanum, OH has a population of 7,300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45304?
The median household income in ZIP 45304 is $78,125, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45304?
The median home value in ZIP 45304 is $190,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45304?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45304 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45304?
ZIP code 45304 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 650 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45304?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45304 are: Construction (35), Other services (except public administration) (18), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45304?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45304 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45304?
In ZIP code 45304, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 45304?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45304 is 30.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45304?
In ZIP code 45304, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45304?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45304 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Arcanum, OH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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