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Botkins, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45306

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

2,294
26/sq mi
$86,354
Median income
$255,600
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45306 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45306 covers 86.9 square miles in Botkins, Shelby County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,294 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45306 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,354 (18% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,417. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $255,600 (30% above the state average); renters pay a median of $927 monthly, and 80.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 45306 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shelby County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 45306

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Botkins, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45306.

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 45306, Botkins, 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

2,294

Population

86.9

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45306?

35.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$86,354

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$37,417

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45306 ranks nationally

Botkins, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,354 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

850

Total Housing Units

785

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$255,600

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$927

Median Rent

1971

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

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45306 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 140
2021 +10.9% 156
2022 +17.0% 182
2023 +5.8% 193
2024 +10.1% 212

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 68 business establishments in ZIP 45306, employing approximately 763 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,217,000.

68

Businesses

763

Employees

$39.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 19.1%
Manufacturing 8 11.8%
Retail trade 8 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 7.3%
Wholesale trade 4 5.9%
Finance and insurance 4 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.4%

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 45306 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 45306 ranks #3 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 45306 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 45306 ranks #6 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
45302 Anna, OH 4,280 4.0 mi
45336 Kettlersville, OH 153 4.1 mi
45895 Wapakoneta, OH 17,945 8.0 mi
45871 New Knoxville, OH 1,955 6.4 mi
45334 Jackson Center, OH 2,037 7.6 mi
45884 Saint Johns, OH 145 8.6 mi
45360 Port Jefferson, OH 335 10.1 mi
45340 Maplewood, OH 830 9.5 mi
45888 Uniopolis, OH 220 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shelby County

45365 standard
Sidney, OH
Pop: 30,561
45302 standard
Anna, OH
Pop: 4,280
45845 standard
Fort Loramie, OH
Pop: 3,178
45334 standard
Jackson Center, OH
Pop: 2,037
45363 standard
Russia, OH
Pop: 1,770
45333 standard
Houston, OH
Pop: 1,345

Related Areas

Shelby County Botkins, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45306 in? ▼
ZIP code 45306 (Botkins) is located in Shelby County, Ohio. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45306? ▼
ZIP code 45306 in Botkins, OH has a population of 2,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45306? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45306 is $86,354, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45306? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45306 is $255,600, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45306? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45306 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45306? ▼
ZIP code 45306 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 763 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45306? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45306 are: Construction (13), Manufacturing (8), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45306? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45306 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 45306? ▼
In ZIP code 45306, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 45306? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45306 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45306? ▼
In ZIP code 45306, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45306? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45306 is 2.5% 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.