ZIP Code 45899

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Wren · Van Wert County · Ohio

Population
194

242/sq mi

Median income
$50,625

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$82,500

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.2%

Median age 36.3

Land area
0.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45899 in Wren, Ohio has a population of 194. The median household income is $50,625, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $82,500, 70% below the US average. 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45899 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in Wren, Van Wert County, Ohio. The area is home to 194 residents, producing a population density of 242 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 45899 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45899 sits at $50,625 (31% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,164. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $82,500 (58% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45899 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Van Wert County, so you can benchmark 45899 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 45899, Wren, 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

194

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

242

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45899?

36.3

Median Age

60.7%

Male

39.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$50,625

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$24,164

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

93

Total Housing Units

69

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$82,500

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
45898 Willshire, OH 1,314 4.1 mi
45874 Ohio City, OH 2,100 5.4 mi
45832 Convoy, OH 2,905 9.0 mi
46772 Monroe, IN 3,411 9.1 mi
45882 Rockford, OH 3,004 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45899 in?
ZIP code 45899 (Wren) is located in Van Wert County, Ohio. Van Wert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-wert-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45899?
ZIP code 45899 in Wren, OH has a population of 194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45899?
The median household income in ZIP 45899 is $50,625, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45899?
The median home value in ZIP 45899 is $82,500, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45899?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45899 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45899?
In ZIP code 45899, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 45899?
In ZIP code 45899, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45899?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45899 is 15.5% 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 Wren, OH

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

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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