| ZIP Code | 45856 |
|---|---|
| City | Leipsic |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Putnam County |
| Area Code | 419 |
| Elevation | 768 ft |
| Latitude | 41.111757 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.999825 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39137 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.9% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 54% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 63 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,225 (39.8%) |
| Some College | 311 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 190 (6.2%) |
| Bachelors | 531 (17.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 757 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,292 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,400 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,116/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,939 |
| Vacant Units | 97 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,939 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 97 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 45856 is located in Leipsic, Ohio, within Putnam County. With a population of 5,290, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 45856 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,292 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 45856 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $167,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,116 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 45856 is primarily White (77.32%). Residents are well-educated — 41.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 56% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 45856 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 45856 in Leipsic, OH is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,290 residents, a median household income of $87,292, and a median home value of $167,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.