ZIP Code 45856
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Leipsic · Putnam County · Ohio
- Population
- 5,194
- Median income
- $86,494
- Median home value
- $165,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.8%
- Land area
- 271.9 sq mi
19/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.2
New York
ZIP code 45856 in Leipsic, Ohio has a population of 5,194. The median household income is $86,494, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $165,100, 41% below the US average. 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45856 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 271.9 square miles in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,194 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 45856 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45856 sits at $86,494 (18% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,629. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $165,100 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,081 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45856 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 45856
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45856.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 45856?
35.2
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
6.6%
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?
$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
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?
1,971
Total Housing Units
1,835
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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