ZIP Code 45821

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Cecil · Paulding County · Ohio

Population
1,435

14/sq mi

Median income
$76,648

▲ 0% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$118,100

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.8%

Median age 48.7

Land area
102.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45821 in Cecil, Ohio has a population of 1,435. The median household income is $76,648, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $118,100, 58% below the US average. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45821 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.5 square miles in Cecil, Paulding County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,435 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 45821 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45821 sits at $76,648 (5% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,623. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $118,100 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $754 per month, and 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45821 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Paulding County, so you can benchmark 45821 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 45821, Cecil, 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

1,435

Population

102.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45821?

48.7

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.7%
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 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$76,648

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$33,623

Per Capita Income

10.7%

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 44.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

347

Total Housing Units

331

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$118,100

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$754

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-8.4%

YoY Change (2023)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45821 have decreased 8.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +12.6% 123
2020 -3.1% 119
2021 +23.5% 147
2022 +28.6% 189
2023 -8.4% 173

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 45821, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $811,000.

6

Businesses

22

Employees

$811K

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 45821 vs 43556 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
43556 Sherwood, OH 1,860 5.5 mi
45879 Paulding, OH 6,284 6.8 mi
43536 Mark Center, OH 394 6.8 mi
45855 Latty, OH 193 9.6 mi
43549 Ney, OH 1,460 10.5 mi
45861 Melrose, OH 296 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45821 in?
ZIP code 45821 (Cecil) is located in Paulding County, Ohio. Paulding County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/paulding-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45821?
ZIP code 45821 in Cecil, OH has a population of 1,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45821?
The median household income in ZIP 45821 is $76,648, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45821?
The median home value in ZIP 45821 is $118,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45821?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45821 is White at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45821?
ZIP code 45821 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45821?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45821 decreased by 8.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45821?
In ZIP code 45821, 44.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 45821?
In ZIP code 45821, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45821?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45821 is 10.7% 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 Cecil, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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