| ZIP Code | 45805 |
|---|---|
| City | Lima |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Allen County |
| Area Code | 419/567 |
| Elevation | 829 ft |
| Latitude | 40.72777 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.162772 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 147 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,208 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 2,042 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 2,320 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,749 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,630 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,954 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $153,700 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $944/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,560 |
| Vacant Units | 506 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,560 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 506 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 45805 is located in Lima, Ohio, within Allen County. With a population of 24,746, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.7 years. Economically, 45805 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,954 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 45805 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $153,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $944 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 45805 is primarily White (74.17%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 45805 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 45805 in Lima, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,746 residents, a median household income of $65,954, and a median home value of $153,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.