PlainZIP

Fort Jennings, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45844

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

3,256
23/sq mi
$88,792
Median income
$231,300
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45844 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45844 covers 141.0 square miles in Fort Jennings, Putnam County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,256 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45844 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,792 (22% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $39,693. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $231,300 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $744 per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45844, 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 45844

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Jennings, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45844.

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 45844, Fort Jennings, 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

3,256

Population

141.0

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45844?

48.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$88,792

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$39,693

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45844 ranks nationally

Fort Jennings, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,792 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,225

Total Housing Units

1,160

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$231,300

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$744

Median Rent

1974

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

+18.9%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45844 have increased 18.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 170
2021 +8.1% 184
2022 -2.2% 179
2023 +13.6% 204
2024 +18.9% 242

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 62 business establishments in ZIP 45844, employing approximately 300 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,576,000.

62

Businesses

300

Employees

$14.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 45.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 9.7%
Retail trade 4 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 45844 vs 45876 →

ZIP 45844 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 45844 ranks #3 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 45844 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 45844 ranks the highest of 6 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
45876 Ottoville, OH 863 3.4 mi
45827 Cloverdale, OH 2,369 6.0 mi
45853 Kalida, OH 1,439 6.3 mi
45833 Delphos, OH 10,667 6.9 mi
45809 Gomer, OH 157 6.8 mi
45807 Lima, OH 12,221 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Putnam County

45875 standard
Ottawa, OH
Pop: 10,989
45830 standard
Columbus Grove, OH
Pop: 6,228
45856 standard
Leipsic, OH
Pop: 5,194
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 Fort Jennings, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45844 in? ▼
ZIP code 45844 (Fort Jennings) 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 45844? ▼
ZIP code 45844 in Fort Jennings, OH has a population of 3,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45844? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45844 is $88,792, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45844? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45844 is $231,300, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45844? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45844 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45844? ▼
ZIP code 45844 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45844? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45844 are: Construction (28), Transportation and warehousing (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45844? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45844 increased by 18.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 45844? ▼
In ZIP code 45844, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 45844? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45844 is 20.0 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 45844? ▼
In ZIP code 45844, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45844? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45844 is 2.5% 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.