Ottoville, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45876
Putnam County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 863
- 556/sq mi High-density area
- $71,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ottoville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 556
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45876 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45876 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ottoville, Putnam County, Ohio, home to just 863 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 556 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45876 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,125 (3% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,715. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $249,100 (26% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 85.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $917.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Putnam County, so 45876 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 45876
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ottoville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45876.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 45876, Ottoville, 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
863
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
556
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45876?
43.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$71,125
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$39,715
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45876 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Ottoville, 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)
$71,125 Top 49% higher than 51% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
365housing units
365
Total Housing Units
351
Occupied Units
14
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,100
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$917
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 45876, employing approximately 828 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,446,000.
40
Businesses
828
Employees
$36.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 15.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.5% |
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 45876 vs 45844 →
ZIP 45876 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45833
Delphos (45833)
10,667 residents
- 45844 3,256
Fort Jennings (45844)
3,256 residents
- 45827 2,369
Cloverdale (45827)
2,369 residents
- 45853 1,439
Kalida (45853)
1,439 residents
- 45863 1,254
Middle Point (45863)
1,254 residents
- 45849 1,219
Grover Hill (45849)
1,219 residents
- 45876 863
Ottoville (45876)
863 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45876 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45876 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45844
Fort Jennings (45844)
$88,792 median income
- 45853
Kalida (45853)
$87,500 median income
- 45827
Cloverdale (45827)
$85,400 median income
- 45849
Grover Hill (45849)
$77,841 median income
- 45876
Ottoville (45876)
$71,125 median income
- 45833
Delphos (45833)
$65,000 median income
- 45863
Middle Point (45863)
$56,989 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45876 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45876, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 45876 in?
ZIP code 45876 (Ottoville) is located in Putnam County, Ohio. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45876?
ZIP code 45876 in Ottoville, OH has a population of 863 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45876?
The median household income in ZIP 45876 is $71,125, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45876?
The median home value in ZIP 45876 is $249,100, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45876?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45876 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45876?
ZIP code 45876 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 828 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45876?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45876 are: Manufacturing (6), Accommodation and food services (6), Finance and insurance (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45876?
In ZIP code 45876, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 45876?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45876 is 17.2 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 45876?
In ZIP code 45876, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45876?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45876 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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