PlainZIP

Gomer, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45809

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

157
238/sq mi
$154,200
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gomer pairs below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
238
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45809 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45809 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gomer, Allen County, Ohio, home to just 157 residents across 0.7 square miles, a density of 238 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 45809, but per-capita income is $37,591. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $154,200 (22% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.9, and the average commute is -. To put 45809 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allen 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 →

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 45809, Gomer, 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

157

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

238

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 45809?

24.9

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$37,591

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

37

Total Housing Units

20

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$154,200

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 45809, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $735,000.

4

Businesses

19

Employees

$735K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 45809 vs 45807 →

ZIP 45809 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 45809 ranks #8 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 Code City Population Distance
45807 Lima, OH 12,221 2.8 mi
45820 Cairo, OH 543 5.5 mi
45805 Lima, OH 22,514 8.2 mi
45853 Kalida, OH 1,439 9.7 mi
45830 Columbus Grove, OH 6,228 6.5 mi
45844 Fort Jennings, OH 3,256 6.8 mi
45804 Lima, OH 15,758 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allen County

45801 standard
Lima, OH
Pop: 25,303
45805 standard
Lima, OH
Pop: 22,514
45804 standard
Lima, OH
Pop: 15,758
45807 standard
Lima, OH
Pop: 12,221
45806 standard
Lima, OH
Pop: 11,158
45833 standard
Delphos, OH
Pop: 10,667

Related Areas

Allen County Gomer, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45809 in? ▼
ZIP code 45809 (Gomer) 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 45809? ▼
ZIP code 45809 in Gomer, OH has a population of 157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45809? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45809 is $154,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45809? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45809 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45809? ▼
ZIP code 45809 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45809? ▼
In ZIP code 45809, 40.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45809? ▼
In ZIP code 45809, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.