45821 ZIP Code — Cecil, OH

Paulding County, Ohio

ZIP code 45821 is located in Cecil, Ohio, within Paulding County. It covers approximately 39.22 square miles and serves a population of 754 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45821

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 $124,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,855. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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 45821 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

754

population

39.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45821 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45821

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cecil	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43556 Sherwood (6.6 mi) 45879 Paulding (6.6 mi) 43536 Mark Center (7.5 mi) 45813 Antwerp (8.3 mi) 43526 Hicksville (10 mi) 43549 Ney (11 mi) 45873 Oakwood (11 mi) 45873 Oakwood (11 mi) 43512 Defiance (11.7 mi) 45880 Payne (13.6 mi) 45851 Haviland (13.8 mi) 45849 Grover Hill (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	754
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	39.22 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	41.2234
Longitude	-84.5634
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419/567

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	35.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	17.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

754

Population

People per sq mi

54.1

Median age

$70,855

Median household income

$38,069

Per capita income

$124,500

Median home value

$704

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

353

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	14.9%
18 and over	642	85.1%
65 and over	164	21.8%
Median age	54.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	739	96.2%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.8%
Two or more races	13	1.7%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	35.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	17.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
Median income	$70,855

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 34.7%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,500
Median rent / month	$704
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	30.7%
Propane / LP gas	51.3%
Fuel oil	5.4%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	221	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	16	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	85	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	33	9.3%
Households with children under 18	78	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	33.5%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	11.5%
Married	61.7%	78.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.3%	5.2%
Divorced	19.3%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	19.7%
Kindergarten	12	18.2%
Elementary school	18	27.3%
High school	8	12.1%
College / grad school	15	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 50.4%

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Professional & management 4.9%

Retail trade 4.7%

Construction 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Other services 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	4.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	43.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 55.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	48.2%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.4%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	0.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	681	90.3%
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)	754	100.0%
Born in same state	754	100.0%
Born in different state	517	68.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	10.6%
French	55	7.3%
Arab	42	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	1.3%
English	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45821

What city is ZIP code 45821 in?

ZIP code 45821 is primarily assigned to Cecil, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45821 in?

ZIP code 45821 falls within Paulding County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45821 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 45821 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45821?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 45821 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 45821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45821?

The median home value in ZIP code 45821 is $124,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 45821 in?

ZIP code 45821 observes the EST timezone.