ZIP Code 45872
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North Baltimore · Wood County · Ohio
- Population
- 4,240
- Median income
- $62,298
- Median home value
- $127,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.4%
- Land area
- 78.7 sq mi
54/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.5
New York
ZIP code 45872 in North Baltimore, Ohio has a population of 4,240. The median household income is $62,298, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $127,700, 54% below the US average. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45872 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.7 square miles in North Baltimore, Wood County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,240 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 45872 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45872 sits at $62,298 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,220. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 45872 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wood County, so you can benchmark 45872 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 45872
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45872.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 45872, North Baltimore, 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
4,240
Population
78.7
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45872?
35.5
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.9%
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?
$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
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?
2,082
Total Housing Units
1,884
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45872 vs 43413 →
| 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 |
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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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