PlainZIP

North Baltimore, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45872

Wood County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,240
54/sq mi
$62,298
Median income
$127,700
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Baltimore pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45872 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45872 covers 78.7 square miles in North Baltimore, Wood County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,240 residents on file, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45872 reports a modest median household income of $62,298 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,220. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $127,700 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $780 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 45872 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wood County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 45872

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Baltimore, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45872.

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 45872, North Baltimore, 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

4,240

Population

78.7

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45872?

35.5

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$62,298

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,220

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45872 ranks nationally

North Baltimore, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,298 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,082

Total Housing Units

1,884

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$127,700

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1952

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

163

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+63%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45872 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +63% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 119
2021 +14.0% 135
2022 +11.5% 151
2023 -1.9% 148
2024 +9.9% 163

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 60 business establishments in ZIP 45872, employing approximately 2,417 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,853,000.

60

Businesses

2,417

Employees

$151.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 12 20.0%
Retail trade 10 16.7%
Manufacturing 7 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.3%
Construction 4 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.7%
Finance and insurance 3 5.0%

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 45872 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 45872 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 45872 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 45872 ranks #null 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
43413 Cygnet, OH 1,407 4.0 mi
45889 Van Buren, OH 1,351 3.8 mi
43529 Hoytville, OH 256 5.0 mi
43462 Rudolph, OH 1,163 6.8 mi
43437 Jerry City, OH 427 6.2 mi
44817 Bloomdale, OH 1,562 7.3 mi
43451 Portage, OH 1,119 9.3 mi
45858 Mc Comb, OH 3,083 8.3 mi
43511 Custar, OH 940 8.8 mi
43541 Milton Center, OH 144 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wood County

43551 standard
Perrysburg, OH
Pop: 37,002
43402 standard
Bowling Green, OH
Pop: 31,327
43619 standard
Northwood, OH
Pop: 7,499
43460 standard
Rossford, OH
Pop: 6,289
43465 standard
Walbridge, OH
Pop: 5,059
43403 standard
Bowling Green, OH
Pop: 5,004

Related Areas

Wood County North Baltimore, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45872 in? ▼
ZIP code 45872 (North Baltimore) is located in Wood County, Ohio. Wood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wood-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45872? ▼
ZIP code 45872 in North Baltimore, OH has a population of 4,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45872? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45872 is $62,298, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45872? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45872 is $127,700, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45872? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45872 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45872? ▼
ZIP code 45872 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 2,417 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45872? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45872 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (10), Manufacturing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45872? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45872 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 63%. 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 45872? ▼
In ZIP code 45872, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 45872? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45872 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 45872? ▼
In ZIP code 45872, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45872? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45872 is 12.1% 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.