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Rockford, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45882

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

3,004
14/sq mi
$74,625
Median income
$161,700
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockford pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45882 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45882 covers 217.7 square miles in Rockford, Mercer County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,004 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45882 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,625 (2% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,667. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. Median home value sits at $161,700 (18% below the state average), median rent at $732 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mercer County, letting you compare 45882 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 45882

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockford, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45882.

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 45882, Rockford, 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

3,004

Population

217.7

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45882?

42.6

Median Age

56.2%

Male

43.8%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$74,625

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$37,667

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45882 ranks nationally

Rockford, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,625 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,312

Total Housing Units

1,127

Occupied Units

185

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$161,700

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$732

Median Rent

1956

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

-4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45882 have decreased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 158
2021 +18.3% 187
2022 +2.8% 192
2023 +1.6% 195
2024 -4.3% 187

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 45882, employing approximately 479 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,235,000.

56

Businesses

479

Employees

$20.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 14.3%
Retail trade 7 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.7%
Manufacturing 5 8.9%
Wholesale trade 4 7.1%
Finance and insurance 4 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.4%

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 45882 vs 45874 →

ZIP 45882 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 45882 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 45882 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 45882 ranks the highest of 5 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
45874 Ohio City, OH 2,100 7.6 mi
45898 Willshire, OH 1,314 6.2 mi
45822 Celina, OH 18,943 9.5 mi
45899 Wren, OH 194 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

45822 standard
Celina, OH
Pop: 18,943
45828 standard
Coldwater, OH
Pop: 6,125
45846 standard
Fort Recovery, OH
Pop: 4,437
45883 standard
Saint Henry, OH
Pop: 3,883
45860 standard
Maria Stein, OH
Pop: 2,274
45862 standard
Mendon, OH
Pop: 1,507

Related Areas

Mercer County Rockford, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45882 in? ▼
ZIP code 45882 (Rockford) is located in Mercer County, Ohio. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45882? ▼
ZIP code 45882 in Rockford, OH has a population of 3,004 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45882? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45882 is $74,625, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45882? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45882 is $161,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45882? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45882 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45882? ▼
ZIP code 45882 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 479 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45882? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45882 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45882? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45882 decreased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 45882? ▼
In ZIP code 45882, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 45882? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45882 is 23.3 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 45882? ▼
In ZIP code 45882, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45882? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45882 is 8.3% 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.