ZIP Code 45806
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Lima · Allen County · Ohio
- Population
- 11,158
- Median income
- $82,587
- Median home value
- $212,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.4%
- Land area
- 155.4 sq mi
72/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
New York
ZIP code 45806 in Lima, Ohio has a population of 11,158. The median household income is $82,587, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $212,400, 24% below the US average. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45806 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 155.4 square miles in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. The area is home to 11,158 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 45806 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45806 sits at $82,587 (13% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,336. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $212,400 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,042 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45806 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 45806 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 45806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45806.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 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 45806, 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
11,158
Population
155.4
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45806?
42.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
2.5%
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?
$82,587
Median Household Income
+13% vs state
$41,336
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 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?
4,639
Total Housing Units
4,343
Occupied Units
296
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,400
Median Home Value
+8% vs state
$1,042
Median Rent
1974
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45806 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 139 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 156 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 180 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 190 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 199 |
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 164 business establishments in ZIP 45806, employing approximately 1,935 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,459,000.
164
Businesses
1,935
Employees
$69.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 15 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.8% |
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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