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 Moderate-density area
- $80,897
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45830 (Columbus Grove, OH) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.2 in 2023 to 203.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,720. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 1.5%. Median home value is $169,900 (14% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $765; 92.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Putnam County, so 45830 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 45830?
42.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$44,720
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45830 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Columbus Grove, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,897 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,205housing units
2,205
Total Housing Units
2,156
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 45801
Lima (45801)
25,303 residents
- 45807
Lima (45807)
12,221 residents
- 45875
Ottawa (45875)
10,989 residents
- 45830 6,228
Columbus Grove (45830)
6,228 residents
- 45853 1,439
Kalida (45853)
1,439 residents
- 45820 543
Cairo (45820)
543 residents
- 45854 498
Lafayette (45854)
498 residents
- 45808 349
Beaverdam (45808)
349 residents
- 45809 157
Gomer (45809)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45830 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45875
Ottawa (45875)
$93,144 median income
- 45853
Kalida (45853)
$87,500 median income
- 45820
Cairo (45820)
$83,125 median income
- 45808
Beaverdam (45808)
$81,875 median income
- 45830
Columbus Grove (45830)
$80,897 median income
- 45807
Lima (45807)
$70,725 median income
- 45854
Lafayette (45854)
$53,125 median income
- 45801
Lima (45801)
$51,731 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45830, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,228 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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