Middle Point, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45863
Van Wert County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,254
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,989
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middle Point pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45863 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45863 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middle Point, Van Wert County, Ohio, home to just 1,254 residents across 77.9 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45863 reports a modest median household income of $56,989 (22% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,034. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,400 (41% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $689; owner occupancy is 92.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Van Wert County, so 45863 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 45863
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middle Point, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45863.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 45863, Middle Point, 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
1,254
Population
77.9
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45863?
36.9
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$56,989
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$33,034
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45863 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Middle Point, 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)
$56,989 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
565housing units
565
Total Housing Units
476
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,400
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$689
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 45863, employing approximately 259 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,064,000.
18
Businesses
259
Employees
$11.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 22.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 16.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 16.7% |
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 45863 vs 45849 →
ZIP 45863 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45891
Van Wert (45891)
15,275 residents
- 45833
Delphos (45833)
10,667 residents
- 45827 2,369
Cloverdale (45827)
2,369 residents
- 45863 1,254
Middle Point (45863)
1,254 residents
- 45849 1,219
Grover Hill (45849)
1,219 residents
- 45876 863
Ottoville (45876)
863 residents
- 45894 605
Venedocia (45894)
605 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45863 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45863 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45827
Cloverdale (45827)
$85,400 median income
- 45894
Venedocia (45894)
$81,360 median income
- 45849
Grover Hill (45849)
$77,841 median income
- 45876
Ottoville (45876)
$71,125 median income
- 45833
Delphos (45833)
$65,000 median income
- 45891
Van Wert (45891)
$64,272 median income
- 45863
Middle Point (45863)
$56,989 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45863 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45863, 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 (1,254 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 45863 in?
ZIP code 45863 (Middle Point) is located in Van Wert County, Ohio. Van Wert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-wert-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45863?
ZIP code 45863 in Middle Point, OH has a population of 1,254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45863?
The median household income in ZIP 45863 is $56,989, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45863?
The median home value in ZIP 45863 is $115,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45863?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45863 is White at 99.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45863?
ZIP code 45863 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 259 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45863?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45863 are: Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45863?
In ZIP code 45863, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 45863?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45863 is 18.6 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 45863?
In ZIP code 45863, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45863?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45863 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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