ZIP Code 45304
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Arcanum · Darke County · Ohio
- Population
- 7,300
- Median income
- $78,125
- Median home value
- $190,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.2%
- Land area
- 219.9 sq mi
33/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
New York
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.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 13
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45304?
38.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
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
$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 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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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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