45306 ZIP Code — Botkins, OH

Shelby County, Ohio

ZIP code 45306 is located in Botkins, Ohio, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 31.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,184 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 937.

About ZIP code 45306

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 $196,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,861. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45306 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,184

population

31.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45306 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45306

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45306. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Botkins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45302 Anna (4.3 mi) 45334 Jackson Center (6.9 mi) 45871 New Knoxville (7 mi) 45895 Wapakoneta (8.8 mi) 45340 Maplewood (9 mi) 45865 Minster (9.8 mi) 45367 Sidney (11.8 mi) 45365 Sidney (11.8 mi) 45869 New Bremen (12.1 mi) 45885 Saint Marys (12.2 mi) 45845 Fort Loramie (13.1 mi) 43333 Lewistown (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,184
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	31.14 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.4537
Longitude	-84.1836
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	32.7%	38.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	35.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	22.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,184

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$79,861

Median household income

$37,344

Per capita income

$196,700

Median home value

$901

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

779

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

171

25–34

166

35–44

126

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	551	25.2%
18 and over	1,633	74.8%
65 and over	400	18.3%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,146	97.9%
Two or more races	27	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.3%
Other race	7	0.3%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	38.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	35.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	22.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$79,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 16.5%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,700
Median rent / month	$901
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	29.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	31.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	6.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	63.9%
Cohabiting couple	86	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	104	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	105	12.8%
Households with children under 18	288	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	34.1%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	20.2%
Married	59.8%	58.8%
Separated	1.1%	0.1%
Widowed	1.5%	12.4%
Divorced	11.4%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	4.2%
Kindergarten	10	1.8%
Elementary school	259	47.5%
High school	171	31.4%
College / grad school	82	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.6%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Construction 7.9%

Wholesale trade 7.6%

Retail trade 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 6.5%

Professional & management 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	5.2%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 0.7%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 5.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.7%
Public insurance	23.8%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,075	95.0%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,171	99.4%
Born in same state	2,171	99.4%
Born in different state	2,011	92.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.6%
Not a US citizen	9	69.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	175	8%
Arab	82	3.8%
French	71	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.7%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45306

What city is ZIP code 45306 in?

ZIP code 45306 is primarily assigned to Botkins, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45306 in?

ZIP code 45306 falls within Shelby County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45306 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 45306 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 45306?

ZIP code 45306 has an estimated population of 2,184 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45306?

The median home value in ZIP code 45306 is $196,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45306?

The median household income in ZIP code 45306 is $79,861, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45306 in?

ZIP code 45306 observes the EST timezone.