| ZIP Code | 45304 |
|---|---|
| City | Arcanum |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Darke County |
| Area Code | 326/937 |
| Elevation | 1,039 ft |
| Latitude | 39.98145 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.525031 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.8% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,253 (46.4%) |
| Some College | 565 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 667 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 467 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 883 (18.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,014 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,000 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $809/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,146 |
| Vacant Units | 117 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,146 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 117 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 45304 is located in Arcanum, Ohio, within Darke County. With a population of 7,624, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 45304 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,014 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 45304 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $809 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 45304 is primarily White (96.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%.
The unemployment rate in 45304 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 45304 in Arcanum, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,624 residents, a median household income of $72,014, and a median home value of $190,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.