ZIP Code 45809

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Gomer · Allen County · Ohio

Population
157

238/sq mi

Median home value
$154,200

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.6%

Median age 24.9

Land area
0.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45809 in Gomer, Ohio has a population of 157. Median home value is $154,200, 45% below the US average. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45809 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.7 square miles in Gomer, Allen County, Ohio. The area is home to 157 residents, producing a population density of 238 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 45809 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45809 sits at , while per-capita income is $37,591. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $154,200 (22% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45809 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 45809 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 →

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 45809, Gomer, 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

157

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

238

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Gomer, 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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