45812 ZIP Code — Alger, OH

Hardin County, Ohio

ZIP code 45812 is located in Alger, Ohio, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 38.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,881 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/419/567/937.

About ZIP code 45812

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 $122,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($39,917) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45812 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,881

population

38.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45812 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45812

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45850 Harrod (6.3 mi) 45810 Ada (6.7 mi) 43310 Belle Center (7 mi) 45835 Dola (7.5 mi) 45896 Waynesfield (8.4 mi) 43326 Kenton (9.5 mi) 45836 Dunkirk (10.2 mi) 45843 Forest (13.6 mi) 45801 Lima (14 mi) 43331 Lakeview (14.1 mi) 45817 Bluffton (14.1 mi) 45804 Lima (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,881
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	38.82 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.6790
Longitude	-83.7957
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326/419/567/937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.4%	49.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	31.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,881

Population

People per sq mi

30.5

Median age

$39,917

Median household income

$24,668

Per capita income

$122,600

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

31.1%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

629

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

5–9

111

10–14

15–19

110

20–24

105

110

25–34

105

35–44

155

45–54

148

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	587	31.2%
18 and over	1,294	68.8%
65 and over	271	14.4%
Median age	30.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Two or more races 1.5%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,830	95.2%
Hispanic or Latino	41	2.1%
Two or more races	29	1.5%
Other race	17	0.9%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.4%	49.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	31.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$39,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,600
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	27.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.9%
Electricity	18.9%
Propane / LP gas	37.3%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	282	40.5%
Cohabiting couple	108	15.5%
Male householder, no spouse	121	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	186	26.7%
Households with children under 18	254	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	33.9%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	26.4%
Married	49.2%	45.1%
Separated	2.8%	0.5%
Widowed	3.3%	13.0%
Divorced	10.6%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 57.9%

Some college, no degree 9.1%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	7.9%
Kindergarten	48	9.8%
Elementary school	296	60.2%
High school	47	9.6%
College / grad school	62	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Retail trade 7.7%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 4.3%

Construction 3.9%

Professional & management 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	31.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 31.1%

Under 18 years 42.3%

18 and over 27.9%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 51.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,705	90.6%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,880	99.9%
Born in same state	1,872	99.5%
Born in different state	1,630	86.7%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	164	8.7%
French	163	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	4.9%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45812

What city is ZIP code 45812 in?

ZIP code 45812 is primarily assigned to Alger, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45812 in?

ZIP code 45812 falls within Hardin County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45812?

31% of residents in ZIP code 45812 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 45812 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 45812 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45812?

10% 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 45812?

The median home value in ZIP code 45812 is $122,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 45812 in?

ZIP code 45812 observes the EST timezone.