PlainZIP

Oakwood, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45873

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

2,238
18/sq mi
$62,162
Median income
$159,700
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakwood pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45873 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45873 covers 127.2 square miles in Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,238 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45873 reports a modest median household income of $62,162 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,241. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.2%. The typical home here is valued at $159,700 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $867 monthly, and 76.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is -. To put 45873 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Paulding 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 45873

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakwood, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45873.

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 45873, Oakwood, 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

2,238

Population

127.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 45873?

38.8

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$62,162

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$38,241

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 45873 ranks nationally

Oakwood, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,162 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,138

Total Housing Units

973

Occupied Units

165

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$159,700

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$867

Median Rent

1979

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45873 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -9.9% 122
2021 +30.6% 160
2022 +13.3% 181
2023 -1.4% 178
2024 +7.5% 192

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 27 business establishments in ZIP 45873, employing approximately 201 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,619,000.

27

Businesses

201

Employees

$7.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 18.5%
Construction 3 11.1%
Manufacturing 3 11.1%
Retail trade 3 11.1%
Finance and insurance 3 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 11.1%

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 45873 vs 45861 →

ZIP 45873 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 45873 ranks #3 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 45873 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 45873 ranks #5 of 5 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
45861 Melrose, OH 296 3.1 mi
45831 Continental, OH 3,181 7.5 mi
45849 Grover Hill, OH 1,219 7.9 mi
45827 Cloverdale, OH 2,369 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Paulding County

45879 standard
Paulding, OH
Pop: 6,284
45813 standard
Antwerp, OH
Pop: 3,530
45880 standard
Payne, OH
Pop: 2,395
45821 standard
Cecil, OH
Pop: 1,435
45849 standard
Grover Hill, OH
Pop: 1,219
45851 standard
Haviland, OH
Pop: 669

Related Areas

Paulding County Oakwood, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45873 in? ▼
ZIP code 45873 (Oakwood) is located in Paulding County, Ohio. Paulding County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/paulding-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45873? ▼
ZIP code 45873 in Oakwood, OH has a population of 2,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45873? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45873 is $62,162, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45873? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45873 is $159,700, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45873? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45873 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45873? ▼
ZIP code 45873 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 201 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45873? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45873 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (3), Manufacturing (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45873? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45873 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 45873? ▼
In ZIP code 45873, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45873? ▼
In ZIP code 45873, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45873? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45873 is 9.7% 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.