ZIP Code 45898 Demographics

Van Wert County, Ohio  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 45898 compared to county averages.

Total Population

779

↓ 97.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$51,000

↓ 21.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$92,900

↓ 28.2% vs county

Median Age

51.8 yrs

↓ +25.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

↓ +10.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 45898 compares to Van Wert County and Ohio overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 45898 $51k Van Wert $65k Ohio $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 45898 $93k Van Wert $129k Ohio $183k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

88.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$767

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 45898 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$92,900
Down Payment (20%)$18,580
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$590P&I: $470 | Tax: $93 | Ins: $27
Rent (Local Median)
$767
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $177/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 45898, sorted by distance.

46772 8.3 mi away adams county 46711 10.4 mi away adams county 46740 14.6 mi away adams county 45822 15.6 mi away mercer county 47326 17.5 mi away jay county 45828 18.2 mi away mercer county 45866 20.4 mi away mercer county 45885 22.7 mi away auglaize county

About Van Wert County

Van Wert County is located in Ohio and has a total population of 28,833. The county's median household income is $64,841 and median home value is $129,300. ZIP code 45898 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Van Wert County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.