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ZIP Code 45882

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Rockford · Mercer County · Ohio

Population
3,004

14/sq mi

Median income
$74,625

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,700

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.5%

Median age 42.6

Land area
217.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 45882 in Rockford, Ohio has a population of 3,004. The median household income is $74,625, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $161,700, 42% below the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45882 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 217.7 square miles in Rockford, Mercer County, Ohio. The area is home to 3,004 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 45882 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45882 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $161,700 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $732 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45882 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 45882 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 45882

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,004

Population

217.7

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
45874 Ohio City, OH 2,100 7.6 mi
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45822 Celina, OH 18,943 9.5 mi
45899 Wren, OH 194 10.0 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Rockford, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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