43045 ZIP Code — Milford Center, OH
Union County, Ohio
ZIP code 43045 is located in Milford Center, Ohio, within Union County. It covers approximately 37.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,775 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 937.
About ZIP code 43045
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 $198,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $100,625. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,775
population
37.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43045 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43045
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Milford Center | Acceptable |
| Milford Center | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43029 Irwin (4.4 mi)
43084 Woodstock (4.9 mi)
43060 North Lewisburg (6.4 mi)
43041 Marysville (6.7 mi)
43040 Marysville (8.1 mi)
43044 Mechanicsburg (8.7 mi)
43009 Cable (10 mi)
43064 Plain City (10.2 mi)
43319 East Liberty (11.5 mi)
43067 Raymond (12.3 mi)
43360 Zanesfield (13.8 mi)
43357 West Liberty (15.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,775 |
| Population density | 47 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 159 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 37.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1699 |
| Longitude | -83.4600 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 937 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.1% | 27.7% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.7% | 36.0% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.3% | 29.6% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 6.7% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,775
Population
47
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$100,625
Median household income
$35,409
Per capita income
$198,200
Median home value
$1,111
Median monthly rent
88.3%
Home ownership
2.7%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
573
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
80
Under 5
69
63
5–9
54
64
10–14
55
89
15–19
76
53
20–24
45
158
25–34
137
86
35–44
74
95
45–54
82
52
55–59
45
67
60–64
58
86
65–74
75
42
75–84
36
18
85+
16
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 496 | 27.9% |
| 18 and over | 1,279 | 72.1% |
| 65 and over | 273 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Other race
4.7%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,582 | 84.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 87 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.1% | 27.7% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.7% | 36.0% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.3% | 29.6% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 6.7% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
2.0%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
11.0%
$75k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
32.3%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 32.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $100,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
4.8%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
28.1%
$200k–$300k
14.9%
$300k–$500k
29.2%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,111 |
| Owner occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter occupied | 11.7% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 96.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% |
| 3 or more | 37.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.8% |
| Electricity | 19.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 316 | 51.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 95 | 15.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 76 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 122 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 261 | 42.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 225 | 36.9% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.9% | 26.5% |
| Married | 48.5% | 45.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.1%
Some HS, no diploma
1.6%
HS graduate
46.8%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 76 | 15.0% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 11.4% |
| Elementary school | 172 | 33.9% |
| High school | 134 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 67 | 13.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
24.7%
Manufacturing
19.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Education & healthcare
11.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Construction
6.2%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.9%
Professional & management
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.8% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 25.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 21.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.5% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
2.7%
Under 18 years
1.0%
18 and over
3.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
5.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 70.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 66 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 17.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.1% |
| Public insurance | 21.9% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,626 | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,759 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 1,733 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 1,485 | 83.7% |
| Foreign born | 26 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 389 | 21.9% |
| French | 370 | 20.8% |
| Arab | 173 | 9.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 71 | 4% |
| Irish | 2 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.3% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43045
What city is ZIP code 43045 in?
ZIP code 43045 is primarily assigned to Milford Center, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43045 in?
ZIP code 43045 falls within Union County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 43045 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 43045 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 43045?
ZIP code 43045 has an estimated population of 1,775 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 43045?
The median household income in ZIP code 43045 is $100,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43045?
The median home value in ZIP code 43045 is $198,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 43045 in?
ZIP code 43045 observes the EST timezone.