Kalida, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45853
Putnam County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,439
- 502/sq mi High-density area
- $87,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $196,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kalida pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 502
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45853 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45853 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kalida, Putnam County, Ohio, home to just 1,439 residents across 2.9 square miles, a density of 502 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45853 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,500 (20% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,130. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $196,100 (1% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $922; 72.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Putnam County, so 45853 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 45853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalida, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45853.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 45853, Kalida, 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
1,439
Population
2.9
Area (sq mi)
502
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45853?
40.7
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$87,500
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$41,130
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 45853 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Kalida, 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)
$87,500 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
581housing units
581
Total Housing Units
564
Occupied Units
17
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,100
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$922
Median Rent
1980
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
+25.9%
YoY Change (2021)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45853 have increased 25.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +10.5% | 141 |
| 2018 | -0.1% | 141 |
| 2019 | +5.7% | 149 |
| 2020 | +1.5% | 151 |
| 2021 | +25.9% | 190 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 45853, employing approximately 1,842 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,987,000.
59
Businesses
1,842
Employees
$108.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.1% |
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 45853 vs 45827 →
ZIP 45853 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45875
Ottawa (45875)
10,989 residents
- 45830
Columbus Grove (45830)
6,228 residents
- 45844 3,256
Fort Jennings (45844)
3,256 residents
- 45831 3,181
Continental (45831)
3,181 residents
- 45827 2,369
Cloverdale (45827)
2,369 residents
- 45853 1,439
Kalida (45853)
1,439 residents
- 45876 863
Ottoville (45876)
863 residents
- 45864 163
Miller City (45864)
163 residents
- 45809 157
Gomer (45809)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45853 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45853 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
- 45844
Fort Jennings (45844)
$88,792 median income
- 45853
Kalida (45853)
$87,500 median income
- 45827
Cloverdale (45827)
$85,400 median income
- 45864
Miller City (45864)
$81,875 median income
- 45830
Columbus Grove (45830)
$80,897 median income
- 45831
Continental (45831)
$71,473 median income
- 45876
Ottoville (45876)
$71,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45853 ranks #3 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 45853, 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 (1,439 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 45853 in?
ZIP code 45853 (Kalida) 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 45853?
ZIP code 45853 in Kalida, OH has a population of 1,439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45853?
The median household income in ZIP 45853 is $87,500, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45853?
The median home value in ZIP 45853 is $196,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45853?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45853 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45853?
ZIP code 45853 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 1,842 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45853?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45853 are: Manufacturing (7), Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45853?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45853 increased by 25.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 45853?
In ZIP code 45853, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45853?
In ZIP code 45853, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45853?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45853 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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