ZIP Code 45871

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New Knoxville · Auglaize County · Ohio

Population
1,955

32/sq mi

Median income
$87,500

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$211,700

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.5%

Median age 42.7

Land area
61.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 45871 in New Knoxville, Ohio has a population of 1,955. The median household income is $87,500, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $211,700, 24% below the US average. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45871 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.5 square miles in New Knoxville, Auglaize County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,955 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 45871 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45871 sits at $87,500 (20% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,393. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $211,700 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $815 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45871 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Auglaize County, so you can benchmark 45871 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 45871

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45871.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 45871, New Knoxville, 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

1,955

Population

61.5

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45871?

42.7

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$38,393

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

811

Total Housing Units

800

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$211,700

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$815

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 45871 vs 45336 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45336 Kettlersville, OH 153 4.2 mi
45869 New Bremen, OH 4,534 5.7 mi
45306 Botkins, OH 2,294 6.4 mi
45885 Saint Marys, OH 12,661 7.1 mi
45819 Buckland, OH 233 9.2 mi
45865 Minster, OH 4,745 7.9 mi
45302 Anna, OH 4,280 8.1 mi
45895 Wapakoneta, OH 17,945 9.4 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for New Knoxville, OH

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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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