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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
$87,500
Median income
$211,700
Median home value
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,393. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Auglaize County, letting you compare 45871 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 45871 ranks nationally

New Knoxville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,500 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

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

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

ZIP 45871 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45871 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45871 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Auglaize County

45895 standard
Wapakoneta, OH
Pop: 17,945
45885 standard
Saint Marys, OH
Pop: 12,661
45865 standard
Minster, OH
Pop: 4,745
45869 standard
New Bremen, OH
Pop: 4,534
45819 standard
Buckland, OH
Pop: 233
45888 standard
Uniopolis, OH
Pop: 220

Related Areas

Auglaize County New Knoxville, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.