PlainZIP

Columbus Grove, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45830

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

6,228
25/sq mi
$80,897
Median income
$169,900
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus Grove pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45830 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45830 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio, home to 6,228 residents across 245.2 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45830 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,897 (11% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $44,720. Poverty here runs at 5.3%, with unemployment measured at 1.5%. Median home value sits at $169,900 (14% below the state average), median rent at $765 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45830, plus 6 more within Putnam County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 45830

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus Grove, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45830.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45830, Columbus Grove, 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

6,228

Population

245.2

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45830?

42.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$80,897

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$44,720

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45830 ranks nationally

Columbus Grove, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,897 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,205

Total Housing Units

2,156

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$169,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$765

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45830 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 144
2021 +12.8% 162
2022 +11.4% 180
2023 +9.8% 198
2024 +2.8% 204

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 69 business establishments in ZIP 45830, employing approximately 718 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,028,000.

69

Businesses

718

Employees

$31.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 13.0%
Wholesale trade 8 11.6%
Retail trade 7 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 10.1%
Construction 6 8.7%
Finance and insurance 6 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.7%
Manufacturing 5 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.8%

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 45830 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 45830 ranks #4 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 45830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 45830 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
45820 Cairo, OH 543 4.9 mi
45875 Ottawa, OH 10,989 8.2 mi
45809 Gomer, OH 157 6.5 mi
45807 Lima, OH 12,221 8.0 mi
45801 Lima, OH 25,303 9.4 mi
45853 Kalida, OH 1,439 7.9 mi
45808 Beaverdam, OH 349 8.1 mi
45854 Lafayette, OH 498 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Putnam County

45875 standard
Ottawa, OH
Pop: 10,989
45856 standard
Leipsic, OH
Pop: 5,194
45844 standard
Fort Jennings, OH
Pop: 3,256
45831 standard
Continental, OH
Pop: 3,181
45827 standard
Cloverdale, OH
Pop: 2,369
45877 standard
Pandora, OH
Pop: 2,139

Related Areas

Putnam County Columbus Grove, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45830 in? ▼
ZIP code 45830 (Columbus Grove) is located in Putnam County, Ohio. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45830? ▼
ZIP code 45830 in Columbus Grove, OH has a population of 6,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45830? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45830 is $80,897, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45830? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45830 is $169,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45830? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45830 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45830? ▼
ZIP code 45830 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 718 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45830? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45830 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Wholesale trade (8), Retail trade (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45830? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45830 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 45830? ▼
In ZIP code 45830, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 45830? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45830 is 21.7 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 45830? ▼
In ZIP code 45830, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45830? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45830 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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