ZIP Code 45831
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Continental · Putnam County · Ohio
- Population
- 3,181
- Median income
- $71,473
- Median home value
- $168,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.6%
- Land area
- 190.5 sq mi
17/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.6
New York
ZIP code 45831 in Continental, Ohio has a population of 3,181. The median household income is $71,473, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $168,000, 40% below the US average. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45831 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 190.5 square miles in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. The area is home to 3,181 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 45831 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45831 sits at $71,473 (2% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,210. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $168,000 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $542 per month, and 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45831 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 45831 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 45831
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45831.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45831, Continental, 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
3,181
Population
190.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45831?
44.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.2%
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?
$71,473
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$33,210
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,420
Total Housing Units
1,333
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,000
Median Home Value
-15% vs state
$542
Median Rent
1972
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45831 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 153 |
| 2021 | +1.8% | 155 |
| 2022 | +28.7% | 200 |
| 2023 | -3.0% | 194 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 202 |
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 40 business establishments in ZIP 45831, employing approximately 366 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,025,000.
40
Businesses
366
Employees
$19.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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