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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
$87,500
Median income
$196,100
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
42th 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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,130. Local economic indicators show a 1.5% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $196,100 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $922 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units 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 -. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 45853 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 45853

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalida, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45853.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45853?

40.7

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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

$41,130

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 45853 ranks nationally

Kalida, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,500 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

581

Total Housing Units

564

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$196,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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

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ZIP 45853 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 45853 ranks #6 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 45853 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 45853 ranks #3 of 8 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
45827 Cloverdale, OH 2,369 5.5 mi
45844 Fort Jennings, OH 3,256 6.3 mi
45809 Gomer, OH 157 9.7 mi
45864 Miller City, OH 163 8.4 mi
45875 Ottawa, OH 10,989 7.6 mi
45831 Continental, OH 3,181 9.0 mi
45830 Columbus Grove, OH 6,228 7.9 mi
45876 Ottoville, OH 863 8.5 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
45844 standard
Fort Jennings, OH
Pop: 3,256
45831 standard
Continental, OH
Pop: 3,181
45827 standard
Cloverdale, OH
Pop: 2,369

Related Areas

Putnam County Kalida, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.