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Saint Marys, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45885

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

12,661
69/sq mi
$78,550
Median income
$164,700
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45885 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45885 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio, home to 12,661 residents across 183.5 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45885 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,550 (8% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,265. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. Housing costs here run $164,700 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $884 a month; 77.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45885, plus 6 more within Auglaize County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 45885

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Marys, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45885.

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 45885, Saint Marys, 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

12,661

Population

183.5

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45885?

41.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$78,550

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$37,265

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

16.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45885 ranks nationally

Saint Marys, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,550 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,726

Total Housing Units

5,348

Occupied Units

378

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$164,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1959

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45885 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 140
2021 +7.2% 150
2022 +9.3% 164
2023 +14.7% 188
2024 +11.7% 210

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 274 business establishments in ZIP 45885, employing approximately 5,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,738,000.

274

Businesses

5,438

Employees

$308.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 50 18.3%
Health care and social assistance 40 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 39 14.2%
Accommodation and food services 26 9.5%
Manufacturing 19 6.9%
Construction 18 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.2%
Finance and insurance 16 5.8%
Wholesale trade 11 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.2%

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 45885 vs 45869 →

ZIP 45885 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 45885 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 45885 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 45885 ranks #5 of 8 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
45869 New Bremen, OH 4,534 7.9 mi
45887 Spencerville, OH 4,755 9.7 mi
45871 New Knoxville, OH 1,955 7.1 mi
45819 Buckland, OH 233 7.6 mi
45862 Mendon, OH 1,507 9.5 mi
45826 Chickasaw, OH 306 10.9 mi
45336 Kettlersville, OH 153 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Auglaize County

45895 standard
Wapakoneta, OH
Pop: 17,945
45865 standard
Minster, OH
Pop: 4,745
45869 standard
New Bremen, OH
Pop: 4,534
45871 standard
New Knoxville, OH
Pop: 1,955
45819 standard
Buckland, OH
Pop: 233
45888 standard
Uniopolis, OH
Pop: 220

Related Areas

Auglaize County Saint Marys, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45885 in? ▼
ZIP code 45885 (Saint Marys) is located in Auglaize County, Ohio. Auglaize County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/auglaize-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45885? ▼
ZIP code 45885 in Saint Marys, OH has a population of 12,661 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45885? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45885 is $78,550, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45885? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45885 is $164,700, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45885? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45885 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45885? ▼
ZIP code 45885 has 274 business establishments employing approximately 5,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45885? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45885 are: Retail trade (50), Health care and social assistance (40), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45885? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45885 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 45885? ▼
In ZIP code 45885, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 45885? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45885 is 16.7 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 45885? ▼
In ZIP code 45885, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45885? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45885 is 5.8% 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.