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Leipsic, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45856

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

5,194
19/sq mi
$86,494
Median income
$165,100
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45856 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45856 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio, home to 5,194 residents across 271.9 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45856 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,494 (18% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,629. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.5%. Median home value sits at $165,100 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,081 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 45856 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 45856

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leipsic, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45856.

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 45856, Leipsic, 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

5,194

Population

271.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45856?

35.2

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%

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?

$86,494

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$36,629

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45856 ranks nationally

Leipsic, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,494 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,971

Total Housing Units

1,835

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$165,100

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,081

Median Rent

1963

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

-1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45856 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.1% 147
2021 +1.1% 149
2022 +18.3% 176
2023 +10.1% 194
2024 -1.7% 191

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 79 business establishments in ZIP 45856, employing approximately 1,504 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,900,000.

79

Businesses

1,504

Employees

$119.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 17.7%
Retail trade 11 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.9%
Manufacturing 10 12.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.8%

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 45856 vs 43524 →

ZIP 45856 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 45856 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 45856 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 45856 ranks #4 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
43524 Hamler, OH 1,236 8.1 mi
45875 Ottawa, OH 10,989 7.2 mi
45864 Miller City, OH 163 7.5 mi
43516 Deshler, OH 2,951 8.3 mi
45868 Mount Cory, OH 567 12.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Putnam County

45875 standard
Ottawa, OH
Pop: 10,989
45830 standard
Columbus Grove, OH
Pop: 6,228
45844 standard
Fort Jennings, OH
Pop: 3,256
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 Leipsic, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45856 in? ▼
ZIP code 45856 (Leipsic) 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 45856? ▼
ZIP code 45856 in Leipsic, OH has a population of 5,194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45856? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45856 is $86,494, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45856? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45856 is $165,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45856? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45856 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45856? ▼
ZIP code 45856 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 1,504 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45856? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45856 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45856? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45856 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 45856? ▼
In ZIP code 45856, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 45856? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45856 is 23.3 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 45856? ▼
In ZIP code 45856, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45856? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45856 is 8.0% 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.