ZIP Code 45879
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Paulding · Paulding County · Ohio
- Population
- 6,284
- Median income
- $64,013
- Median home value
- $146,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.6%
- Land area
- 273.2 sq mi
23/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
New York
ZIP code 45879 in Paulding, Ohio has a population of 6,284. The median household income is $64,013, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $146,300, 47% below the US average. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45879 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 273.2 square miles in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio. The area is home to 6,284 residents, producing a population density of 23 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 45879 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45879 sits at $64,013 (12% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,552. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $146,300 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $843 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45879 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Paulding County, so you can benchmark 45879 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 45879
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45879.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 45879?
43.3
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
3.5%
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?
$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
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?
3,012
Total Housing Units
2,649
Occupied Units
363
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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