ZIP Code 45804

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Lima · Allen County · Ohio

Population
15,758

280/sq mi

Median income
$44,911

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,600

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.7%

Median age 42.4

Land area
56.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 45804 in Lima, Ohio has a population of 15,758. The median household income is $44,911, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $99,600, 64% below the US average. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45804 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.3 square miles in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. The area is home to 15,758 residents, producing a population density of 280 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 45804 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45804 sits at $44,911 (38% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,472. The poverty rate stands at 27.5% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $99,600 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $886 per month, and 54.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45804 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 45804 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 45804

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45804.

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 45804, Lima, 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

15,758

Population

56.3

Area (sq mi)

280

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45804?

42.4

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
African American 19.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$44,911

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$26,472

Per Capita Income

27.5%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

17.0 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,943

Total Housing Units

5,994

Occupied Units

949

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.8%
Renter 45.2%

$99,600

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$886

Median Rent

1960

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45804 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 129
2021 +10.2% 142
2022 +9.7% 155
2023 +8.4% 169
2024 +4.9% 177

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 373 business establishments in ZIP 45804, employing approximately 12,148 people with a combined annual payroll of $837,320,000.

373

Businesses

12,148

Employees

$837.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 58 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 47 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 40 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 38 10.2%
Manufacturing 37 9.9%
Wholesale trade 33 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 25 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 5.9%
Construction 19 5.1%
Finance and insurance 17 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 2.7%
Information 5 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 45804 vs 45801 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45801 Lima, OH 25,303 4.5 mi
45806 Lima, OH 11,158 4.1 mi
45805 Lima, OH 22,514 5.2 mi
45888 Uniopolis, OH 220 7.8 mi
45820 Cairo, OH 543 8.4 mi
45854 Lafayette, OH 498 6.7 mi
45850 Harrod, OH 3,653 7.8 mi
45807 Lima, OH 12,221 8.4 mi
45808 Beaverdam, OH 349 9.5 mi
45895 Wapakoneta, OH 17,945 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45804 in?
ZIP code 45804 (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 45804?
ZIP code 45804 in Lima, OH has a population of 15,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45804?
The median household income in ZIP 45804 is $44,911, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45804?
The median home value in ZIP 45804 is $99,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45804?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45804 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45804?
ZIP code 45804 has 373 business establishments employing approximately 12,148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45804?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45804 are: Retail trade (58), Accommodation and food services (47), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45804?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45804 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 45804?
In ZIP code 45804, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 45804?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45804 is 17.0 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 45804?
In ZIP code 45804, approximately 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45804?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45804 is 27.5% 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 Lima, 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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