New Knoxville, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45871
Auglaize County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,955
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $211,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Knoxville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45871 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45871 covers 61.5 square miles in New Knoxville, Auglaize County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,955 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45871 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,500 (20% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,393. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 2.8%. Median home value is $211,700 (7% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $815; 76.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Auglaize County, so 45871 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 45871
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Knoxville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45871.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 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 45871, New Knoxville, 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
1,955
Population
61.5
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45871?
42.7
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.5%
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?
$87,500
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$38,393
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45871 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
New Knoxville, 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)
$87,500 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
811housing units
811
Total Housing Units
800
Occupied Units
11
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,700
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$815
Median Rent
1957
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
+19.2%
YoY Change (2022)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45871 have increased 19.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +9.3% | 139 |
| 2019 | +4.8% | 146 |
| 2020 | +6.7% | 155 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 168 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 201 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 45871, employing approximately 621 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,900,000.
33
Businesses
621
Employees
$25.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.1% |
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 45871 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45895
Wapakoneta (45895)
17,945 residents
- 45885
Saint Marys (45885)
12,661 residents
- 45865 4,745
Minster (45865)
4,745 residents
- 45869 4,534
New Bremen (45869)
4,534 residents
- 45302 4,280
Anna (45302)
4,280 residents
- 45306 2,294
Botkins (45306)
2,294 residents
- 45871 1,955
New Knoxville (45871)
1,955 residents
- 45819 233
Buckland (45819)
233 residents
- 45336 153
Kettlersville (45336)
153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45871 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45871 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45302
Anna (45302)
$91,602 median income
- 45865
Minster (45865)
$89,000 median income
- 45869
New Bremen (45869)
$88,277 median income
- 45871
New Knoxville (45871)
$87,500 median income
- 45336
Kettlersville (45336)
$87,500 median income
- 45306
Botkins (45306)
$86,354 median income
- 45885
Saint Marys (45885)
$78,550 median income
- 45895
Wapakoneta (45895)
$74,783 median income
- 45819
Buckland (45819)
$67,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45871 ranks #4 of 9 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 45871, 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 (1,955 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 45871 in?
ZIP code 45871 (New Knoxville) is located in Auglaize County, Ohio. Auglaize County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/auglaize-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45871?
ZIP code 45871 in New Knoxville, OH has a population of 1,955 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45871?
The median household income in ZIP 45871 is $87,500, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45871?
The median home value in ZIP 45871 is $211,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45871?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45871 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45871?
ZIP code 45871 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 621 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45871?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45871 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45871?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45871 increased by 19.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45871?
In ZIP code 45871, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 45871?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45871 is 20.5 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 45871?
In ZIP code 45871, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45871?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45871 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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