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ZIP Code 45889

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Van Buren · Hancock County · Ohio

Population
1,351

26/sq mi

Median income
$93,750

▲ 23% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$315,200

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.3%

Median age 36.1

Land area
52.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 45889 in Van Buren, Ohio has a population of 1,351. The median household income is $93,750, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $315,200, 13% above the US average. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45889 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.6 square miles in Van Buren, Hancock County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,351 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 45889 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45889 sits at $93,750 (28% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,449. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $315,200 (60% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45889 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 45889 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 →

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 45889, Van Buren, 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

1,351

Population

52.6

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45889?

36.1

Median Age

58.2%

Male

41.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$93,750

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$32,449

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

551

Total Housing Units

498

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

3.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.0%
Renter 4.0%

$315,200

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

1968

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45889 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 134
2021 +8.2% 145
2022 +11.3% 161
2023 +8.6% 175
2024 +3.1% 180

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 17 business establishments in ZIP 45889, employing approximately 807 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,941,000.

17

Businesses

807

Employees

$38.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 17.6%

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
45872 North Baltimore, OH 4,240 3.8 mi
43413 Cygnet, OH 1,407 6.6 mi
45840 Findlay, OH 54,979 8.4 mi
43437 Jerry City, OH 427 7.7 mi
44804 Arcadia, OH 1,202 6.2 mi
44817 Bloomdale, OH 1,562 6.1 mi
43529 Hoytville, OH 256 7.9 mi
43462 Rudolph, OH 1,163 10.3 mi
43466 Wayne, OH 2,192 12.2 mi

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Related Areas

Hancock County Van Buren, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45889 in? ▼
ZIP code 45889 (Van Buren) 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 45889? ▼
ZIP code 45889 in Van Buren, OH has a population of 1,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45889? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45889 is $93,750, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45889? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45889 is $315,200, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45889? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45889 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45889? ▼
ZIP code 45889 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 807 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45889? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45889 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 45889? ▼
In ZIP code 45889, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 45889? ▼
In ZIP code 45889, approximately 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45889? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45889 is 4.1% 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 Van Buren, 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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