ZIP Code 45805
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Lima · Allen County · Ohio
- Population
- 22,514
- Median income
- $68,842
- Median home value
- $160,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.2%
- Land area
- 39.0 sq mi
578/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
New York
ZIP code 45805 in Lima, Ohio has a population of 22,514. The median household income is $68,842, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $160,600, 42% below the US average. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45805 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.0 square miles in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. The area is home to 22,514 residents, producing a population density of 578 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 45805 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45805 sits at $68,842 (6% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,973. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $160,600 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $964 per month, and 63.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45805 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 45805 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 45805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45805.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
130 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Finance and insurance 41
Finance and insurance
41 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 45805, 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
22,514
Population
39.0
Area (sq mi)
578
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45805?
37.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.2%
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?
$68,842
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$34,973
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
16.0 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?
10,534
Total Housing Units
9,970
Occupied Units
564
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,600
Median Home Value
-19% vs state
$964
Median Rent
1966
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45805 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.8% | 130 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 148 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 164 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 174 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 180 |
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 557 business establishments in ZIP 45805, employing approximately 9,067 people with a combined annual payroll of $317,879,000.
557
Businesses
9,067
Employees
$317.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 130 | 23.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 12.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 28 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.0% |
| Information | 11 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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