45844 ZIP Code — Fort Jennings, OH

Putnam County, Ohio

ZIP code 45844 is located in Fort Jennings, Ohio, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 58.15 square miles and serves a population of 2,878 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 45844

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $202,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,250. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 45844 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,878

population

58.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Jennings	Acceptable
Fort Jennings	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45827 Cloverdale (6.3 mi) 45833 Delphos (6.5 mi) 45809 Gomer (7.6 mi) 45863 Middle Point (8.2 mi) 45830 Columbus Grove (9.8 mi) 45849 Grover Hill (10.7 mi) 45807 Lima (11.7 mi) 45831 Continental (13.6 mi) 45805 Lima (14.1 mi) 45875 Ottawa (14.3 mi) 45887 Spencerville (14.6 mi) 45894 Venedocia (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,878
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	58.15 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	40.9167
Longitude	-84.2884
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	35.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	34.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	25.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,878

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$83,250

Median household income

$37,896

Per capita income

$202,800

Median home value

$724

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,089

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

137

5–9

123

10–14

15–19

20–24

209

25–34

188

157

35–44

141

159

45–54

144

149

55–59

134

119

60–64

108

137

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	649	22.6%
18 and over	2,229	77.4%
65 and over	526	18.3%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,830	98.1%
Two or more races	24	0.8%
Asian	9	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	35.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	34.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	25.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$83,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 33.7%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,800
Median rent / month	$724
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	10.8%
3 bedrooms	63.1%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.4%
Electricity	27.4%
Propane / LP gas	43.9%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	833	72.1%
Cohabiting couple	56	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	154	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	112	9.7%
Households with children under 18	335	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	380	32.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	15.3%
Married	69.6%	73.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	7.1%
Divorced	7.8%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 17.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	7.9%
Kindergarten	103	18.1%
Elementary school	212	37.3%
High school	85	14.9%
College / grad school	124	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 27.2%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 4.0%

Professional & management 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Other services 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 1.6%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.5%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,669	92.7%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,876	99.9%
Born in same state	2,876	99.9%
Born in different state	2,746	95.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	220	7.6%
Italian	188	6.5%
French	156	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	1%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	94.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45844

What city is ZIP code 45844 in?

ZIP code 45844 is primarily assigned to Fort Jennings, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45844 in?

ZIP code 45844 falls within Putnam County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45844 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 45844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 45844?

ZIP code 45844 has an estimated population of 2,878 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45844?

The median home value in ZIP code 45844 is $202,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45844?

The median household income in ZIP code 45844 is $83,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45844 in?

ZIP code 45844 observes the EST timezone.