ZIP Code 45873, Ohio
ZIP Code 45873 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 45873 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Paulding County / Putnam County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,414. The land area covers 52.35 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,414 | ±394 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 973 | ±161 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,138 | ±168 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 973 | ±161 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 165 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $159,700 | ±$36,936 |
| Median Gross Rent | $867 | ±$507 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,162 | ±$22,130 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,241 | ±$8,490 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | ±6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 230 | ±146 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.2% | ±0.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,216 | ±242 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.8% | ±7.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF PAULDING
GUS Population: 18,755 (2024)
ID: 172269
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
115 N WILLIAMS ST, STE B-1, PAULDING OH 45879-1284
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Continental, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Continental, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fort Jennings, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Fort Jennings, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Grover Hill, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Defiance College
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College | 12.5 mi away | 701 N Clinton St., Defiance, OH, 43512 |
4197844010
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OAKWOOD BRANCH
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 206 N FIRST ST, OAKWOOD, OH, 45873 |
(419) 594-3337
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Vantage Career Center
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College Vocational | 18.8 mi away | 818 North Franklin Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891 |
41923854112110
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CONTINENTAL BRANCH
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 301 S. 6TH ST., CONTINENTAL, OH, 45831 |
(419) 596-3727
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Northwest State Community College
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College | 23.5 mi away | 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, OH, 43502-9542 |
4192675511
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GROVER HILL BRANCH
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 101 S MAIN STREET, GROVER HILL, OH, 45849 |
(459) 567-1717
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Four County Career Center
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College Vocational | 23.6 mi away | 22-900 State Rte 34, Archbold, OH, 43502 |
4192673331
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PAULDING COUNTY CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 205 S. MAIN ST., PAULDING, OH, 45879 |
(419) 399-2032
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DEFIANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 320 FORT ST., DEFIANCE, OH, 43512 |
(419) 782-1456
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OTTOVILLE-MONTEREY TOWNSHIP BRANCH
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 150 PARK DRIVE, OTTOVILLE, OH, 45876 |
(419) 453-2111
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PAULDING, OH US, located 10.5 miles from ZCTA5 45873. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.5° | 16.8° | 24.7° | 2.43" | 7.3" |
| February | 36.0° | 18.6° | 27.3° | 2.03" | 7.5" |
| March | 47.1° | 27.2° | 37.2° | 2.56" | 4.1" |
| April | 60.7° | 37.3° | 49.0° | 3.47" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.3° | 49.1° | 60.7° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.4° | 59.7° | 70.5° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.1° | 62.4° | 73.7° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 60.0° | 71.5° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.5° | 52.9° | 65.2° | 2.92" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.6° | 41.6° | 53.1° | 2.80" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.7° | 31.7° | 40.7° | 2.78" | 0.9" |
| December | 37.8° | 22.9° | 30.4° | 2.30" | 3.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Melrose village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Continental village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Dupont village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Broughton village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Grover Hill village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 45873. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.