Lima, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45801
Allen County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,303
- 217/sq mi High-density area
- $51,731
- Median income Below-median income area
- $123,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lima pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 217
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45801 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45801 (Lima, OH) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 185.5 in 2023 to 195.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, with 25,303 residents across 116.4 square miles, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45801 reports a modest median household income of $51,731 (29% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,350. The poverty rate is 19.9%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,900 (37% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $896; owner occupancy is 54.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen County, so 45801 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 45801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lima, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45801.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45801, Lima, 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
25,303
Population
116.4
Area (sq mi)
217
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45801?
38.4
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
3.8%
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?
$51,731
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$26,350
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45801 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Lima, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,731 16th percentile higher than 16% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,367housing units
9,367
Total Housing Units
8,466
Occupied Units
901
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,900
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$896
Median Rent
1959
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45801 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 133 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 148 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 173 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 185 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 196 |
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 501 business establishments in ZIP 45801, employing approximately 11,257 people with a combined annual payroll of $645,816,000.
501
Businesses
11,257
Employees
$645.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 31 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.0% |
| Information | 9 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.0% |
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 45801 vs 45804 →
ZIP 45801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45801
Lima (45801)
25,303 residents
- 45805
Lima (45805)
22,514 residents
- 45804
Lima (45804)
15,758 residents
- 45807
Lima (45807)
12,221 residents
- 45806
Lima (45806)
11,158 residents
- 45830 6,228
Columbus Grove (45830)
6,228 residents
- 45850 3,653
Harrod (45850)
3,653 residents
- 45820 543
Cairo (45820)
543 residents
- 45854 498
Lafayette (45854)
498 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45850
Harrod (45850)
$84,886 median income
- 45820
Cairo (45820)
$83,125 median income
- 45806
Lima (45806)
$82,587 median income
- 45808
Beaverdam (45808)
$81,875 median income
- 45830
Columbus Grove (45830)
$80,897 median income
- 45807
Lima (45807)
$70,725 median income
- 45805
Lima (45805)
$68,842 median income
- 45854
Lafayette (45854)
$53,125 median income
- 45801
Lima (45801)
$51,731 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45801 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45804 | Lima, OH | 15,758 | 4.5 mi |
| 45854 | Lafayette, OH | 498 | 4.6 mi |
| 45820 | Cairo, OH | 543 | 4.8 mi |
| 45808 | Beaverdam, OH | 349 | 5.1 mi |
| 45807 | Lima, OH | 12,221 | 7.3 mi |
| 45805 | Lima, OH | 22,514 | 7.4 mi |
| 45830 | Columbus Grove, OH | 6,228 | 9.4 mi |
| 45806 | Lima, OH | 11,158 | 8.3 mi |
| 45850 | Harrod, OH | 3,653 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45801, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,303 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 45801 in?
ZIP code 45801 (Lima) is located in Allen County, Ohio. Allen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allen-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45801?
ZIP code 45801 in Lima, OH has a population of 25,303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45801?
The median household income in ZIP 45801 is $51,731, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45801?
The median home value in ZIP 45801 is $123,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45801 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45801?
ZIP code 45801 has 501 business establishments employing approximately 11,257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45801 are: Other services (except public administration) (74), Retail trade (73), Health care and social assistance (60). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45801?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45801 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 45801?
In ZIP code 45801, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 45801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45801 is 17.9 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 45801?
In ZIP code 45801, approximately 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45801 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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