City

Lima, OH

6 ZIP codes  ·  Allen County  ·  Ohio

👥82,983Population
💰$60,503Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$143,229Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 12.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5.6%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic3.7%
Black12.8%
Asian0.9%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma482 (0.9%)
HS Graduate20,300 (38.6%)
Some College8,168 (15.5%)
Associates7,585 (14.4%)
Bachelors5,937 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree10,066 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College15.5%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,503 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$143,229 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units36,920
Vacant Units3,285

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Lima, OH

Lima is a city in Ohio, located in Allen County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 82,983 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.42 years.

Economically, Lima is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,502 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lima is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,229, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lima is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.56%).

Lima, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lima
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45801 21,431 $47,442 $111,600 $865 6.7% 22.9% 54.9%
45804 14,197 $42,594 $96,100 $888 9.7% 22.2% 57.3%
45805 24,746 $65,954 $153,700 $944 7.1% 35.6% 63.7%
45806 10,978 $82,160 $189,800 $972 2.4% 39.2% 80.2%
45807 11,631 $74,387 $192,800 $967 2.4% 33.8% 82.8%

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