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Paulding County
Melrose, OH
45861
45861 ZIP Code — Melrose, OH
Paulding County, Ohio
ZIP code 45861 is located in
Melrose ,
Ohio ,
within Paulding County .
It covers approximately 1.35 square miles and serves a population of
388 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 419/567 .
About ZIP code 45861
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,375. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 45861 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
388
Population density
287 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
125
Geography
Land area
1.35 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.0885
Longitude
-84.4182
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
419/567
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.9%
44.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
51.9%
35.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
2.3%
17.7%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.9%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$72,375
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 107 27.6% 18 and over 281 72.4% 65 and over 38 9.8% Median age 31.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.3%
Group Count % White 354 91.2% Asian 19 4.9% Black or African American 9 2.3% Two or more races 6 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.9%
44.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
51.9%
35.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
2.3%
17.7%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.9%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.0% $10k–$15k 4.5% $15k–$25k 1.5% $25k–$35k 9.8% $35k–$50k 3.8% $50k–$75k 18.8% $75k–$100k 37.6% $100k–$150k 8.3% $150k–$200k 3.8% Median income $72,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $67,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.0% Renter occupied 6.0% Vacant 21.3% Single-family detached 69.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.3% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 14.8% 1990–1999 19.5% 1980–1989 2.4% 1970–1979 15.4% 1960–1969 5.9% 1950–1959 4.1% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 36.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.1% 2 bedrooms 28.4% 3 bedrooms 32.5% 4 bedrooms 30.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 21.1% 2 vehicles 35.3% 3 or more 36.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 15.8% Electricity 35.3% Propane / LP gas 31.6% Wood 12.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 52 39.1% Cohabiting couple 12 9.0% Male householder, no spouse 13 9.8% Female householder, no spouse 56 42.1% Households with children under 18 41 30.8% Households with seniors (65+) 34 25.6% Average household size 2.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 61.5% 24.7% Married 25.2% 34.7% Separated 1.4% 1.3% Widowed 4.2% 21.3% Divorced 7.7% 18.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
24.2%
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.4% Bachelor's or higher 5.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 30 30.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 54 54.5% High school 15 15.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
15.1%
Agriculture & mining
9.5%
Education & healthcare
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.1% Service 10.3% Sales & office 7.1% Natural resources & construction 15.1% Production & transportation 56.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 94.4% Government 5.6% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.2% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
3.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.8% Retirement income 22.6% Supplemental Security 8.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 21.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.0% High blood pressure 33.2% High cholesterol 31.4% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.4% Binge drinking 18.4% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.1% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 15.3% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.0% Visited dentist 59.5% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 16.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 2 0.7%
Disability % Any disability 9.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.3% 65 and over 13.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.3% Public insurance 54.9% No insurance 10.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 357 92.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 369 95.1% Born in same state 369 95.1% Born in different state 259 66.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 19 4.9% Not a US citizen 19 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 144 37.1% Italian 33 8.5%
Ancestry Count % French 16 4.1% Polish 4 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.3% Internet access 94.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45861
What city is ZIP code 45861 in?
ZIP code 45861 is primarily assigned to Melrose, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45861 in?
ZIP code 45861 falls within Paulding County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 45861 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 45861 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 45861?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45861?
The median home value in ZIP code 45861 is $67,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 45861?
ZIP code 45861 has an estimated population of 388 residents, with a density of 288 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 45861 in?
ZIP code 45861 observes the EST timezone.
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