PlainZIP

Paulding, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45879

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

6,284
23/sq mi
$64,013
Median income
$146,300
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45879 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45879 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, home to 6,284 residents across 273.2 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45879 reports a modest median household income of $64,013 (12% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,552. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. Housing costs here run $146,300 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $843 a month; 76.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Paulding County, letting you compare 45879 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 45879

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paulding, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45879.

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 45879, Paulding, 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

6,284

Population

273.2

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45879?

43.3

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$64,013

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$37,552

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45879 ranks nationally

Paulding, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,013 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,012

Total Housing Units

2,649

Occupied Units

363

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$146,300

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$843

Median Rent

1971

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45879 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 122
2021 +12.6% 138
2022 +20.0% 165
2023 +5.8% 175
2024 +4.1% 182

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 134 business establishments in ZIP 45879, employing approximately 2,245 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,741,000.

134

Businesses

2,245

Employees

$90.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 19 14.2%
Retail trade 18 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 18 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.5%
Manufacturing 9 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 6.7%
Finance and insurance 9 6.7%
Construction 8 6.0%
Wholesale trade 5 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.0%

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 45879 vs 45855 →

ZIP 45879 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 45879 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45879 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 45879 ranks #7 of 7 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
45855 Latty, OH 193 3.0 mi
45821 Cecil, OH 1,435 6.8 mi
45851 Haviland, OH 669 6.9 mi
45861 Melrose, OH 296 7.7 mi
45886 Scott, OH 551 9.9 mi
45849 Grover Hill, OH 1,219 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Paulding County

45813 standard
Antwerp, OH
Pop: 3,530
45880 standard
Payne, OH
Pop: 2,395
45873 standard
Oakwood, OH
Pop: 2,238
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 Paulding, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45879 in? ▼
ZIP code 45879 (Paulding) 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 45879? ▼
ZIP code 45879 in Paulding, OH has a population of 6,284 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45879? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45879 is $64,013, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45879? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45879 is $146,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45879? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45879 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45879? ▼
ZIP code 45879 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 2,245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45879? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45879 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (18), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45879? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45879 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 45879? ▼
In ZIP code 45879, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 45879? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45879 is 22.5 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 45879? ▼
In ZIP code 45879, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45879? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45879 is 8.1% 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.