Maria Stein, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45860
Mercer County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,274
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $111,269
- Median income Above-median income area
- $296,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Maria Stein pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45860 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45860 covers 90.6 square miles in Maria Stein, Mercer County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,274 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45860 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,269 (52% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,643. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $296,000 (50% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 91.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 45860 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 45860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maria Stein, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$42,643
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 45860 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Maria Stein, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$111,269 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
740housing units
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 ZIP avg
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
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ZIP 45860 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45865
Minster (45865)
4,745 residents
- 45869
New Bremen (45869)
4,534 residents
- 45883
Saint Henry (45883)
3,883 residents
- 45845
Fort Loramie (45845)
3,178 residents
- 45860
Maria Stein (45860)
2,274 residents
- 45388 812
Yorkshire (45388)
812 residents
- 45826 306
Chickasaw (45826)
306 residents
- 45351 274
Osgood (45351)
274 residents
- 45310 244
Burkettsville (45310)
244 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45860 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45860 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45883
Saint Henry (45883)
$113,967 median income
- 45860
Maria Stein (45860)
$111,269 median income
- 45350
North Star (45350)
$102,500 median income
- 45351
Osgood (45351)
$101,875 median income
- 45826
Chickasaw (45826)
$101,250 median income
- 45845
Fort Loramie (45845)
$95,078 median income
- 45865
Minster (45865)
$89,000 median income
- 45869
New Bremen (45869)
$88,277 median income
- 45388
Yorkshire (45388)
$86,996 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45860 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45860, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,274 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 45860 in?
ZIP code 45860 (Maria Stein) is located in Mercer County, Ohio. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45860?
ZIP code 45860 in Maria Stein, OH has a population of 2,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45860?
The median household income in ZIP 45860 is $111,269, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45860?
The median home value in ZIP 45860 is $296,000, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45860 is White at 98.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45860?
ZIP code 45860 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 915 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45860?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45860 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Transportation and warehousing (12), Construction (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45860?
In ZIP code 45860, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 45860?
In ZIP code 45860, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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