45304 ZIP Code — Arcanum, OH

Darke County, Ohio

ZIP code 45304 is located in Arcanum, Ohio, within Darke County. It covers approximately 85.15 square miles and serves a population of 7,617 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 937.

About ZIP code 45304

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 $177,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,911. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45304 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,617

population

85.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45304 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45304

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45304. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arcanum	Acceptable
Arcanum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45337 Laura (5.7 mi) 45382 West Manchester (7 mi) 45346 New Madison (9.3 mi) 45331 Greenville (9.6 mi) 45383 West Milton (10 mi) 45308 Bradford (10 mi) 45339 Ludlow Falls (10.2 mi) 45338 Lewisburg (10.3 mi) 45321 Eldorado (10.5 mi) 45359 Pleasant Hill (10.9 mi) 45309 Brookville (12 mi) 45322 Englewood (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,617
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	85.15 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	39.9859
Longitude	-84.5353
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	46.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	17.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,617

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$63,911

Median household income

$32,287

Per capita income

$177,200

Median home value

$805

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

2,446

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

225

Under 5

225

334

5–9

336

237

10–14

237

282

15–19

282

208

20–24

209

526

25–34

528

474

35–44

475

460

45–54

462

280

55–59

280

151

60–64

151

378

65–74

380

215

75–84

215

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,921	25.2%
18 and over	5,696	74.8%
65 and over	1,255	16.5%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	7,431	97.3%
Two or more races	155	2%
Black or African American	28	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	46.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	17.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$63,911

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 25.6%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,200
Median rent / month	$805
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	36.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.6%
Electricity	30.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	5.9%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,750	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	133	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	387	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	665	22.7%
Households with children under 18	977	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	887	30.2%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	25.4%
Married	60.5%	59.3%
Separated	0.5%	1.7%
Widowed	2.1%	5.7%
Divorced	5.7%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	113	6.0%
Kindergarten	219	11.6%
Elementary school	788	41.6%
High school	472	24.9%
College / grad school	300	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Retail trade 13.6%

Construction 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 34.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	313	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,167	94.1%
Spanish	62	0.9%
Other Indo-European	3	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	48	0.7%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,608	99.9%
Born in same state	7,579	99.5%
Born in different state	6,340	83.2%
Foreign born	29	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	615	8.1%
French	600	7.9%
Arab	577	7.6%
English	62	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	31	0.4%
Irish	13	0.2%
Polish	11	0.1%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45304

What city is ZIP code 45304 in?

ZIP code 45304 is primarily assigned to Arcanum, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45304 in?

ZIP code 45304 falls within Darke County, Ohio.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45304?

The median home value in ZIP code 45304 is $177,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 45304?

ZIP code 45304 has an estimated population of 7,617 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45304?

The median household income in ZIP code 45304 is $63,911, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45304 in?

ZIP code 45304 observes the EST timezone.