PlainZIP

Convoy, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45832

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

2,905
16/sq mi
$83,000
Median income
$161,200
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45832 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45832 covers 180.4 square miles in Convoy, Van Wert County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,905 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45832 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,000 (14% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,688. Local economic indicators show a 9.2% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $161,200 (18% below the state average), median rent at $815 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 45832 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Van Wert County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 45832

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Convoy, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45832.

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 45832, Convoy, 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

2,905

Population

180.4

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 45832?

36.5

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$83,000

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$38,688

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45832 ranks nationally

Convoy, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,000 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,313

Total Housing Units

1,236

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$161,200

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$815

Median Rent

1958

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

+12.9%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45832 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 135
2021 +21.3% 163
2022 +0.8% 165
2023 +10.1% 181
2024 +12.9% 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 32 business establishments in ZIP 45832, employing approximately 137 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,381,000.

32

Businesses

137

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 21.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 12.5%

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 45832 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 45832 ranks #2 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 45832 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 45832 ranks the highest of 7 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
45880 Payne, OH 2,395 9.8 mi
45899 Wren, OH 194 9.0 mi
45886 Scott, OH 551 7.5 mi
46773 Monroeville, IN 3,662 8.4 mi
45874 Ohio City, OH 2,100 10.1 mi
45851 Haviland, OH 669 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Van Wert County

45891 standard
Van Wert, OH
Pop: 15,275
45874 standard
Ohio City, OH
Pop: 2,100
45898 standard
Willshire, OH
Pop: 1,314
45863 standard
Middle Point, OH
Pop: 1,254
45894 standard
Venedocia, OH
Pop: 605
45886 standard
Scott, OH
Pop: 551

Related Areas

Van Wert County Convoy, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45832 in? ▼
ZIP code 45832 (Convoy) is located in Van Wert County, Ohio. Van Wert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-wert-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45832? ▼
ZIP code 45832 in Convoy, OH has a population of 2,905 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45832? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45832 is $83,000, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45832? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45832 is $161,200, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45832? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45832 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45832? ▼
ZIP code 45832 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 137 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45832? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45832 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (7), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45832? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45832 increased by 12.9% 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 45832? ▼
In ZIP code 45832, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 45832? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45832 is 22.8 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 45832? ▼
In ZIP code 45832, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45832? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45832 is 9.2% 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.