45835 ZIP Code — Dola, OH

Hardin County, Ohio

ZIP code 45835 is located in Dola, Ohio, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 18.45 square miles and serves a population of 428 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/419/567/937.

About ZIP code 45835

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 $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,125. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45835 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

428

population

18.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45835 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45835

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45836 Dunkirk (2.7 mi) 45810 Ada (6.2 mi) 45843 Forest (6.9 mi) 45812 Alger (7.5 mi) 43326 Kenton (9.4 mi) 45814 Arlington (10.4 mi) 45850 Harrod (11.4 mi) 45817 Bluffton (12.3 mi) 45867 Mount Blanchard (12.8 mi) 43310 Belle Center (13 mi) 45881 Rawson (13.1 mi) 43359 Wharton (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	428
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	18.45 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7601
Longitude	-83.6999
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326/419/567/937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	49.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	31.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

428

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$88,125

Median household income

$39,773

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

167

Housing units

14.6%

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	88	20.6%
18 and over	340	79.4%
65 and over	113	26.4%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	422	98.6%
Asian	4	0.9%
Black or African American	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	49.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	31.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$88,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	34.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.4%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	37.0%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	68.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	41	22.7%
Households with children under 18	41	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	44.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.8%	16.2%
Married	79.9%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.6%
Divorced	10.4%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 52.0%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	35.1%
High school	31	40.3%
College / grad school	17	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.7%

Transportation & utilities 20.1%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Other services 11.9%

Professional & management 8.8%

Retail trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	8.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	46.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.2%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	36.5%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	395	92.3%
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)	424	99.1%
Born in same state	424	99.1%
Born in different state	399	93.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.9%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	10%
French	37	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45835

What city is ZIP code 45835 in?

ZIP code 45835 is primarily assigned to Dola, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45835 in?

ZIP code 45835 falls within Hardin County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45835 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 45835 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45835 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 45835 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 45835 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 45835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45835?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 45835 in?

ZIP code 45835 observes the EST timezone.