PlainZIP

Arcanum, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45304

Darke County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,300
33/sq mi
$78,125
Median income
$190,200
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arcanum pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45304 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45304 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio, home to 7,300 residents across 219.9 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45304 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $190,200 (4% below the state average), median rent at $827 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 45304

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arcanum, OH

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,300

Population

219.9

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 45304 ranks nationally

Arcanum, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,125 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 45304 vs 45358 →

ZIP 45304 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45304 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45304 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 45304 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Darke County

45331 standard
Greenville, OH
Pop: 22,930
45380 standard
Versailles, OH
Pop: 5,477
45308 standard
Bradford, OH
Pop: 4,682
45390 standard
Union City, OH
Pop: 3,461
45346 standard
New Madison, OH
Pop: 2,293
45303 standard
Ansonia, OH
Pop: 2,223

Related Areas

Darke County Arcanum, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.