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 Moderate-density area
- $62,298
- Median income Near-median income area
- $127,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45872 (North Baltimore, OH) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 148.3 in 2023 to 163.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,220. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $127,700 (35% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $780; owner occupancy is 79.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wood County, so 45872 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 45872
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Baltimore, OH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$29,220
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45872 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
North Baltimore, 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)
$62,298 34th percentile higher than 34% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,082housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 45872 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45872
North Baltimore (45872)
4,240 residents
- 45858
Mc Comb (45858)
3,083 residents
- 44817 1,562
Bloomdale (44817)
1,562 residents
- 43413 1,407
Cygnet (43413)
1,407 residents
- 45889 1,351
Van Buren (45889)
1,351 residents
- 43462 1,163
Rudolph (43462)
1,163 residents
- 43451 1,119
Portage (43451)
1,119 residents
- 43511 940
Custar (43511)
940 residents
- 43437 427
Jerry City (43437)
427 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45872 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45872 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45889
Van Buren (45889)
$93,750 median income
- 43462
Rudolph (43462)
$88,000 median income
- 43529
Hoytville (43529)
$84,167 median income
- 43413
Cygnet (43413)
$80,069 median income
- 45858
Mc Comb (45858)
$74,709 median income
- 43437
Jerry City (43437)
$68,750 median income
- 43511
Custar (43511)
$66,250 median income
- 44817
Bloomdale (44817)
$64,565 median income
- 43541
Milton Center (43541)
$63,438 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45872, 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 (4,240 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 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.
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