45727 ZIP Code — Dexter City, OH

Noble County, Ohio

ZIP code 45727 is located in Dexter City, Ohio, within Noble County. It covers approximately 31.48 square miles and serves a population of 766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45727

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 $115,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,721. 77% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 53%.

Overall, ZIP code 45727 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

766

population

31.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dexter City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45746 Macksburg (2.7 mi) 45715 Beverly (6.4 mi) 43724 Caldwell (7.1 mi) 45744 Lowell (7.7 mi) 45745 Lower Salem (8.4 mi) 45788 Whipple (11.9 mi) 45786 Waterford (11.9 mi) 43779 Sarahsville (11.9 mi) 43788 Summerfield (13 mi) 45750 Marietta (14.3 mi) 43754 Lewisville (16.2 mi) 43732 Cumberland (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	766
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	31.48 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	39.6383
Longitude	-81.4909
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.9%	51.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	11.2%	29.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

766

Population

People per sq mi

71.5

Median age

$32,721

Median household income

$27,902

Per capita income

$115,700

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

0.5%

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

190

75–84

154

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	111	14.5%
18 and over	655	85.5%
65 and over	406	53.0%
Median age	71.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	766	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.9%	51.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	11.2%	29.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 32.9%

$25k–$35k 22.8%

$35k–$50k 1.9%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	32.9%
$25k–$35k	22.8%
$35k–$50k	1.9%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	2.5%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
Median income	$32,721

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 32.2%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,700
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	4.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	31.4%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	0.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	37.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	46.8%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.4%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	32.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	18	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	85	53.8%
Households with children under 18	44	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	55.1%
Average household size	4.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	1.6%	42.2%
Married	17.8%	22.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	76.2%	9.8%
Divorced	4.4%	24.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 87.6%

Some college, no degree 5.1%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.2%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	29.6%
High school	56	69.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.2%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Information 7.9%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Construction 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.8%
Service	46.1%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 27.0%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 34.6%

Female-led households 17.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	77.2%
Retirement income	10.1%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	15.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	53.1%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	88.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	12.7%
Public insurance	85.8%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	736	96.1%
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)	766	100.0%
Born in same state	766	100.0%
Born in different state	421	55.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	8.4%
French	47	6.1%
English	17	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	1.6%
Italian	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.6%
Internet access	70.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45727

What city is ZIP code 45727 in?

ZIP code 45727 is primarily assigned to Dexter City, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45727 in?

ZIP code 45727 falls within Noble County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45727 have an older population?

53% of residents in ZIP code 45727 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 45727 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 45727 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 45727 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 45727 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45727?

16% of residents in ZIP code 45727 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 45727 in?

ZIP code 45727 observes the EST timezone.