ZIP Code 45828

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Coldwater · Mercer County · Ohio

Population
6,125

72/sq mi

Median income
$72,703

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$252,100

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.7%

Median age 33.3

Land area
85.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 45828 in Coldwater, Ohio has a population of 6,125. The median household income is $72,703, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $252,100, 9% below the US average. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45828 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 85.5 square miles in Coldwater, Mercer County, Ohio. The area is home to 6,125 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 45828 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45828 sits at $72,703 (0% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,304. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $252,100 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $846 per month, and 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45828 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 45828 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 45828

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45828.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 45828, Coldwater, 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

6,125

Population

85.5

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45828?

33.3

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$72,703

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$30,304

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

15.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,281

Total Housing Units

2,281

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$252,100

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$846

Median Rent

1976

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45828 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 163
2021 +9.7% 178
2022 +19.3% 213
2023 +3.7% 221
2024 +8.8% 240

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 175 business establishments in ZIP 45828, employing approximately 3,496 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,669,000.

175

Businesses

3,496

Employees

$170.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 13.7%
Retail trade 24 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 22 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 18 10.3%
Manufacturing 17 9.7%
Wholesale trade 16 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 13 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 5.7%
Finance and insurance 10 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.7%

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
45883 Saint Henry, OH 3,883 6.0 mi
45866 Montezuma, OH 186 6.5 mi
45822 Celina, OH 18,943 6.1 mi
45846 Fort Recovery, OH 4,437 6.5 mi
45310 Burkettsville, OH 244 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45828 in?
ZIP code 45828 (Coldwater) is located in Mercer County, Ohio. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45828?
ZIP code 45828 in Coldwater, OH has a population of 6,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45828?
The median household income in ZIP 45828 is $72,703, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45828?
The median home value in ZIP 45828 is $252,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45828 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45828?
ZIP code 45828 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 3,496 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45828 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45828?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45828 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 45828?
In ZIP code 45828, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 45828?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45828 is 15.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45828?
In ZIP code 45828, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45828 is 5.3% 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 Coldwater, 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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