ZIP Code 45865
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Minster · Auglaize County · Ohio
- Population
- 4,745
- Median income
- $89,000
- Median home value
- $286,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.1%
- Land area
- 82.1 sq mi
58/sq mi
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.6
New York
ZIP code 45865 in Minster, Ohio has a population of 4,745. The median household income is $89,000, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $286,300, 3% above the US average. 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45865 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.1 square miles in Minster, Auglaize County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,745 residents, producing a population density of 58 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 45865 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45865 sits at $89,000 (22% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $45,600. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $286,300 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $894 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45865 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Auglaize County, so you can benchmark 45865 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 45865
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45865.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
14 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 45865, Minster, 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
4,745
Population
82.1
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45865?
38.6
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$89,000
Median Household Income
+22% vs state
$45,600
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.5 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?
2,313
Total Housing Units
2,116
Occupied Units
197
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,300
Median Home Value
+45% vs state
$894
Median Rent
1977
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
-6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45865 have decreased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 164 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 179 |
| 2022 | +0.3% | 180 |
| 2023 | +33.9% | 241 |
| 2024 | -6.7% | 225 |
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 159 business establishments in ZIP 45865, employing approximately 4,100 people with a combined annual payroll of $241,187,000.
159
Businesses
4,100
Employees
$241.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 20 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.5% |
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 45865 vs 45845 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45845 | Fort Loramie, OH | 3,178 | 4.3 mi |
| 45869 | New Bremen, OH | 4,534 | 4.7 mi |
| 45860 | Maria Stein, OH | 2,274 | 7.6 mi |
| 45336 | Kettlersville, OH | 153 | 6.6 mi |
| 45826 | Chickasaw, OH | 306 | 7.2 mi |
| 45871 | New Knoxville, OH | 1,955 | 7.9 mi |
| 45388 | Yorkshire, OH | 812 | 7.5 mi |
| 45351 | Osgood, OH | 274 | 7.6 mi |
| 45333 | Houston, OH | 1,345 | 10.1 mi |
| 45380 | Versailles, OH | 5,477 | 12.8 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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