ZIP Code 45820

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Cairo · Allen County · Ohio

Population
543

290/sq mi

Median income
$83,125

▲ 9% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$114,500

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.4%

Median age 35.9

Land area
1.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45820 in Cairo, Ohio has a population of 543. The median household income is $83,125, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $114,500, 59% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45820 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in Cairo, Allen County, Ohio. The area is home to 543 residents, producing a population density of 290 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 45820 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45820 sits at $83,125 (14% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,722. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $114,500 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,023 per month, and 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45820 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 45820 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 45820, Cairo, 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

543

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

290

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45820?

35.9

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$83,125

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$33,722

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

239

Total Housing Units

214

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$114,500

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,023

Median Rent

1951

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 45820, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,941,000.

4

Businesses

46

Employees

$3.9M

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 45820 vs 45830 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45830 Columbus Grove, OH 6,228 4.9 mi
45801 Lima, OH 25,303 4.8 mi
45809 Gomer, OH 157 5.5 mi
45808 Beaverdam, OH 349 5.8 mi
45807 Lima, OH 12,221 5.0 mi
45804 Lima, OH 15,758 8.4 mi
45805 Lima, OH 22,514 8.5 mi
45854 Lafayette, OH 498 8.7 mi
45877 Pandora, OH 2,139 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45820 in?
ZIP code 45820 (Cairo) 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 45820?
ZIP code 45820 in Cairo, OH has a population of 543 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45820?
The median household income in ZIP 45820 is $83,125, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45820?
The median home value in ZIP 45820 is $114,500, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45820?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45820 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45820?
ZIP code 45820 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45820?
In ZIP code 45820, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 45820?
In ZIP code 45820, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45820?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45820 is 6.9% 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 Cairo, 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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