ZIP Code 45860
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Maria Stein · Mercer County · Ohio
- Population
- 2,274
- Median income
- $111,269
- Median home value
- $296,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.1%
- Land area
- 90.6 sq mi
25/sq mi
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.7
New York
ZIP code 45860 in Maria Stein, Ohio has a population of 2,274. The median household income is $111,269, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $296,000, 6% above the US average. 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.6 square miles in Maria Stein, Mercer County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,274 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 45860 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45860 sits at $111,269 (52% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,643. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $296,000 (50% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 45860 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 45860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45860.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 45860, Maria Stein, 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
2,274
Population
90.6
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45860?
33.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$111,269
Median Household Income
+52% vs state
$42,643
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
740
Total Housing Units
729
Occupied Units
11
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,000
Median Home Value
+50% vs state
1968
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
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | 170 |
| 2020 | — | 195 |
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 2020. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 45860, employing approximately 915 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,650,000.
59
Businesses
915
Employees
$43.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 22.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 20.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 13.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 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 45860 vs 45826 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45826 | Chickasaw, OH | 306 | 3.1 mi |
| 45351 | Osgood, OH | 274 | 3.9 mi |
| 45388 | Yorkshire, OH | 812 | 5.0 mi |
| 45883 | Saint Henry, OH | 3,883 | 6.1 mi |
| 45350 | North Star, OH | 106 | 5.8 mi |
| 45866 | Montezuma, OH | 186 | 7.0 mi |
| 45865 | Minster, OH | 4,745 | 7.6 mi |
| 45310 | Burkettsville, OH | 244 | 7.4 mi |
| 45869 | New Bremen, OH | 4,534 | 7.5 mi |
| 45845 | Fort Loramie, OH | 3,178 | 8.2 mi |
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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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