45826 ZIP Code — Chickasaw, OH

Mercer County, Ohio

ZIP code 45826 is located in Chickasaw, Ohio, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 0.24 square miles and serves a population of 302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45826

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,250. 42% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 45826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

302
population
0.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45826 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45826

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City Status
Chickasaw Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 302
Population density 1,258 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 0.24 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.5487
Longitude -84.5703
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 39.8% 36.8% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 31.7% 38.2% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 26.1% 21.4% 20.0%
Over $200k 2.5% 3.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

302
Population
1,258
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$89,250
Median household income
$33,572
Per capita income
$255,600
Median home value
$625
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
1.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
111
Housing units
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
21
13
5–9
16
10
10–14
12
3
15–19
4
5
20–24
7
17
25–34
20
18
35–44
21
7
45–54
9
7
55–59
8
12
60–64
14
21
65–74
26
5
75–84
6
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189631.8%
18 and over20668.2%
65 and over6019.9%
Median age37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%
Two or more races 8.6%
GroupCount%
White27691.4%
Two or more races268.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.8% 36.8% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 31.7% 38.2% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 26.1% 21.4% 20.0%
Over $200k 2.5% 3.6% 5.2%
$10k–$15k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 5.0%
$25k–$35k 4.2%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 17.6%
$75k–$100k 26.1%
$100k–$150k 21.0%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k+ 2.5%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.7%
$15k–$25k5.0%
$25k–$35k4.2%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k17.6%
$75k–$100k26.1%
$100k–$150k21.0%
$150k–$200k7.6%
$200k+2.5%
Median income$89,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%
$50k–$100k 1.0%
$100k–$150k 6.9%
$150k–$200k 26.5%
$200k–$300k 22.5%
$300k–$500k 33.3%
$500k–$1M 8.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$255,600
Median rent / month$625
Owner occupied85.7%
Renter occupied14.3%
Vacant7.0%
Single-family detached87.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.70

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.3%
2000–20092.3%
1990–199910.2%
1980–198911.7%
1970–197929.7%
1960–196921.9%
1950–19596.3%
1940–19490.8%
1939 or earlier10.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms13.3%
3 bedrooms66.4%
4 bedrooms19.5%
5+ bedrooms0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.7%
1 vehicle14.3%
2 vehicles51.3%
3 or more32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.7%
Electricity52.1%
Propane / LP gas42.0%
Fuel oil4.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7159.7%
Cohabiting couple43.4%
Male householder, no spouse2521.0%
Female householder, no spouse1916.0%
Households with children under 183630.3%
Households with seniors (65+)4941.2%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.2%14.3%
Married65.4%67.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.7%15.2%
Divorced4.7%2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 4.1%
HS graduate 53.9%
Some college, no degree 9.3%
Associate's degree 12.4%
Bachelor's degree 9.8%
Graduate / professional 9.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.3%
Bachelor's or higher19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2130.9%
Kindergarten57.4%
Elementary school3450.0%
High school710.3%
College / grad school11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.0%
Education & healthcare 16.3%
Transportation & utilities 8.5%
Other services 8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%
Agriculture & mining 6.4%
Construction 6.4%
Retail trade 6.4%
Finance & real estate 6.4%
Professional & management 5.7%
Information 0.7%
Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.2%
Service9.9%
Sales & office20.6%
Natural resources & construction16.3%
Production & transportation27.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.3%
Government8.5%
Self-employed9.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone94.3%
Carpool1.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home0.0%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)17.0

Poverty

All people 1.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.0%
Retirement income20.2%
Supplemental Security2.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure33.6%
High cholesterol32.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis28.9%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.8%
Binge drinking16.7%
No physical activity26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health13.7%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist65.6%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss13.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans104.9%
Disability%
Any disability9.3%
Under 181.0%
18–64 years10.3%
65 and over20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.1%
Public insurance23.2%
No insurance9.6%
Uninsured under 1919.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only26387.1%
Spanish10.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)302100.0%
Born in same state302100.0%
Born in different state29999.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab72.3%
English41.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian41.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.4%
Internet access89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45826

What city is ZIP code 45826 in?

ZIP code 45826 is primarily assigned to Chickasaw, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45826 in?

ZIP code 45826 falls within Mercer County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45826 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 45826 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 45826 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 45826 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45826 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 45826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 45826?

ZIP code 45826 has an estimated population of 302 residents, with a density of 1,258 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45826 in?

ZIP code 45826 observes the EST timezone.

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