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Mc Guffey, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45859

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

495
144/sq mi
$51,250
Median income
$77,900
Median home value
4.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Guffey pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
144
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45859 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45859 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Guffey, Hardin County, Ohio, home to just 495 residents across 3.4 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45859 reports a modest median household income of $51,250 (30% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,837. Local economic indicators show a 16.9% poverty rate alongside 15.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $77,900 (60% below the state average); renters pay a median of $775 monthly, and 84.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 45859 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hardin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 45859, Mc Guffey, 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

495

Population

3.4

Area (sq mi)

144

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45859?

46.6

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$51,250

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$26,837

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45859 ranks nationally

Mc Guffey, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,250 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.8%

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

What does housing look like?

201

Total Housing Units

182

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$77,900

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 45859, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$156K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 45859 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 45859 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 45859 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 45859 ranks #7 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
45812 Alger, OH 1,943 1.6 mi
45810 Ada, OH 8,460 6.7 mi
43310 Belle Center, OH 3,104 10.3 mi
45835 Dola, OH 490 6.7 mi
45850 Harrod, OH 3,653 7.4 mi
45836 Dunkirk, OH 1,479 10.5 mi
45897 Williamstown, OH 101 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hardin County

43326 standard
Kenton, OH
Pop: 13,611
45810 standard
Ada, OH
Pop: 8,460
45843 standard
Forest, OH
Pop: 3,701
45812 standard
Alger, OH
Pop: 1,943
43340 standard
Mount Victory, OH
Pop: 1,721
45836 standard
Dunkirk, OH
Pop: 1,479

Related Areas

Hardin County Mc Guffey, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45859 in? ▼
ZIP code 45859 (Mc Guffey) is located in Hardin County, Ohio. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45859? ▼
ZIP code 45859 in Mc Guffey, OH has a population of 495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45859? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45859 is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45859? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45859 is $77,900, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45859? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45859 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45859? ▼
ZIP code 45859 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45859? ▼
In ZIP code 45859, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.8% 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 45859? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45859 is 21.9 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 45859? ▼
In ZIP code 45859, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45859? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45859 is 16.9% 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.