ZIP Code 45881

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Rawson · Hancock County · Ohio

Population
1,461

19/sq mi

Median income
$73,775

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$154,600

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.4%

Median age 41.1

Land area
76.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 45881 in Rawson, Ohio has a population of 1,461. The median household income is $73,775, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $154,600, 44% below the US average. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45881 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.5 square miles in Rawson, Hancock County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,461 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 45881 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45881 sits at $73,775 (1% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $40,925. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $154,600 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,341 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45881 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 45881 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 45881

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45881.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45881, Rawson, 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

1,461

Population

76.5

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45881?

41.1

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$73,775

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$40,925

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

654

Total Housing Units

649

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$154,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,341

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-5.6%

YoY Change (2022)

151

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+51%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45881 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +51% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +3.6% 130
2019 -11.7% 115
2020 +26.5% 145
2021 +10.0% 160
2022 -5.6% 151

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 13 business establishments in ZIP 45881, employing approximately 108 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,290,000.

13

Businesses

108

Employees

$6.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
45816 Benton Ridge, OH 291 3.9 mi
45868 Mount Cory, OH 567 4.0 mi
45841 Jenera, OH 929 5.6 mi
45817 Bluffton, OH 6,736 7.5 mi
45840 Findlay, OH 54,979 8.3 mi
45897 Williamstown, OH 101 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45881 in?
ZIP code 45881 (Rawson) is located in Hancock County, Ohio. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45881?
ZIP code 45881 in Rawson, OH has a population of 1,461 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45881?
The median household income in ZIP 45881 is $73,775, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45881?
The median home value in ZIP 45881 is $154,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45881?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45881 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45881?
ZIP code 45881 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45881?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45881 are: Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45881?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45881 decreased by 5.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 51%. 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 45881?
In ZIP code 45881, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 45881?
In ZIP code 45881, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45881?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45881 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rawson, OH

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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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