PlainZIP

Ohio City, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45874

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

2,100
14/sq mi
$68,521
Median income
$135,100
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45874 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45874 covers 147.9 square miles in Ohio City, Van Wert County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,100 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45874 reports a modest median household income of $68,521 (6% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,987. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.3%. Median home value sits at $135,100 (31% below the state average), median rent at $697 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 45874 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Van Wert 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 45874

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ohio City, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45874.

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 45874, Ohio City, 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

2,100

Population

147.9

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45874?

40.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$68,521

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$29,987

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45874 ranks nationally

Ohio City, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,521 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

800

Total Housing Units

651

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$135,100

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$697

Median Rent

1953

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

+29.9%

YoY Change (2022)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45874 have increased 29.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 -11.7% 134
2017 -1.2% 132
2020 – 148
2021 +8.6% 160
2022 +29.9% 208

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 21 business establishments in ZIP 45874, employing approximately 140 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,970,000.

21

Businesses

140

Employees

$6.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 23.8%
Construction 3 14.3%
Manufacturing 3 14.3%
Wholesale trade 3 14.3%

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 45874 vs 45882 →

ZIP 45874 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 45874 ranks #4 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 45874 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 45874 ranks #3 of 6 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
45882 Rockford, OH 3,004 7.6 mi
45899 Wren, OH 194 5.4 mi
45898 Willshire, OH 1,314 5.3 mi
45891 Van Wert, OH 15,275 8.0 mi
45832 Convoy, OH 2,905 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Van Wert County

45891 standard
Van Wert, OH
Pop: 15,275
45832 standard
Convoy, OH
Pop: 2,905
45898 standard
Willshire, OH
Pop: 1,314
45863 standard
Middle Point, OH
Pop: 1,254
45894 standard
Venedocia, OH
Pop: 605
45886 standard
Scott, OH
Pop: 551

Related Areas

Van Wert County Ohio City, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45874 in? ▼
ZIP code 45874 (Ohio City) is located in Van Wert County, Ohio. Van Wert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-wert-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45874? ▼
ZIP code 45874 in Ohio City, OH has a population of 2,100 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45874? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45874 is $68,521, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45874? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45874 is $135,100, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45874? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45874 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45874? ▼
ZIP code 45874 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45874? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45874 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (3), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45874? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45874 increased by 29.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 45874? ▼
In ZIP code 45874, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 45874? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45874 is 25.1 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 45874? ▼
In ZIP code 45874, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45874? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45874 is 5.2% 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.