Rawson, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45881
Hancock County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,461
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,775
- Median income Near-median income area
- $154,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rawson pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45881 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45881 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rawson, Hancock County, Ohio, home to just 1,461 residents across 76.5 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45881 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,775 (1% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,925. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,600 (22% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $1,341; owner occupancy is 87.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 45881 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 45881
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rawson, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45881.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 45881, Rawson, 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
1,461
Population
76.5
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45881?
41.1
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
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?
$73,775
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$40,925
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 45881 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Rawson, 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)
$73,775 Top 44% higher than 56% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
654housing units
654
Total Housing Units
649
Occupied Units
5
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,600
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,341
Median Rent
1962
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
-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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45881 vs 45816 →
ZIP 45881 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45840
Findlay (45840)
54,979 residents
- 45817 6,736
Bluffton (45817)
6,736 residents
- 45881 1,461
Rawson (45881)
1,461 residents
- 45841 929
Jenera (45841)
929 residents
- 45868 567
Mount Cory (45868)
567 residents
- 45816 291
Benton Ridge (45816)
291 residents
- 45897 101
Williamstown (45897)
101 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45881 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45881 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45841
Jenera (45841)
$96,544 median income
- 45868
Mount Cory (45868)
$95,875 median income
- 45817
Bluffton (45817)
$76,848 median income
- 45816
Benton Ridge (45816)
$76,719 median income
- 45881
Rawson (45881)
$73,775 median income
- 45840
Findlay (45840)
$68,083 median income
- 45897
Williamstown (45897)
$56,528 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45881 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 45881, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,461 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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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