45836 ZIP Code — Dunkirk, OH

Hardin County, Ohio

ZIP code 45836 is located in Dunkirk, Ohio, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 24.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/419/567/937.

About ZIP code 45836

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 $106,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,042. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 45836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

1,435
population
24.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45836 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45836

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City Status
Dunkirk Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
45835 Dola (2.7 mi) 45843 Forest (4.6 mi) 45810 Ada (8.3 mi) 45814 Arlington (8.4 mi) 43326 Kenton (10.2 mi) 45812 Alger (10.2 mi) 45867 Mount Blanchard (10.2 mi) 43359 Wharton (12.4 mi) 45881 Rawson (12.5 mi) 45817 Bluffton (13.2 mi) 45850 Harrod (14 mi) 45890 Vanlue (15.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,435
Population density 58 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 065
Geography
Land area 24.69 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 40.7826
Longitude -83.6571
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 49.2% 49.0% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 36.7% 31.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 13.0% 17.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 1.2% 1.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,435
Population
58
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$51,042
Median household income
$27,595
Per capita income
$106,500
Median home value
$765
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
21.0%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
505
Housing units
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
70
Under 5
69
42
5–9
40
46
10–14
44
41
15–19
39
66
20–24
65
97
25–34
95
104
35–44
102
69
45–54
67
34
55–59
34
47
60–64
45
67
65–74
65
33
75–84
33
11
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1838126.6%
18 and over1,05473.4%
65 and over21915.3%
Median age35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Two or more races 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,39395.3%
Two or more races342.3%
Hispanic or Latino271.8%
Black or African American80.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.2% 49.0% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 36.7% 31.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 13.0% 17.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 1.2% 1.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 7.5%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 7.0%
$25k–$35k 14.4%
$35k–$50k 15.1%
$50k–$75k 22.8%
$75k–$100k 14.7%
$100k–$150k 10.3%
$150k–$200k 1.0%
$200k+ 2.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.5%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k7.0%
$25k–$35k14.4%
$35k–$50k15.1%
$50k–$75k22.8%
$75k–$100k14.7%
$100k–$150k10.3%
$150k–$200k1.0%
$200k+2.0%
Median income$51,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%
$50k–$100k 39.2%
$100k–$150k 23.6%
$150k–$200k 13.1%
$200k–$300k 13.1%
$300k–$500k 2.3%
$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$106,500
Median rent / month$765
Owner occupied78.6%
Renter occupied21.4%
Vacant4.7%
Single-family detached91.5%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes3.6%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.6%
2000–20097.7%
1990–199911.7%
1980–19893.2%
1970–19797.4%
1960–196910.3%
1950–19597.7%
1940–19496.3%
1939 or earlier45.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom3.2%
2 bedrooms23.8%
3 bedrooms49.5%
4 bedrooms21.6%
5+ bedrooms0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.5%
1 vehicle23.5%
2 vehicles39.9%
3 or more34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.9%
Electricity17.1%
Propane / LP gas28.3%
Fuel oil1.8%
Wood9.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29248.3%
Cohabiting couple213.5%
Male householder, no spouse12420.5%
Female householder, no spouse16727.6%
Households with children under 1821735.9%
Households with seniors (65+)17629.1%
Average household size2.36

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.6%16.2%
Married53.0%60.2%
Separated3.0%2.4%
Widowed3.8%9.7%
Divorced9.7%11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%
Some HS, no diploma 4.7%
HS graduate 55.9%
Some college, no degree 19.8%
Associate's degree 5.8%
Bachelor's degree 5.7%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.1%
Bachelor's or higher11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3510.3%
Kindergarten278.0%
Elementary school14643.1%
High school5415.9%
College / grad school7722.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.4%
Education & healthcare 17.3%
Professional & management 14.7%
Retail trade 11.1%
Construction 10.4%
Other services 8.9%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Finance & real estate 1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%
Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.6%
Service15.1%
Sales & office13.9%
Natural resources & construction16.5%
Production & transportation27.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.7%
Government8.5%
Self-employed7.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone92.6%
Carpool5.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.1%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)26.7

Poverty

All people 21.0%
Under 18 years 38.6%
18 and over 14.6%
Married-couple families 5.5%
Female-led households 47.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.5%
Retirement income27.0%
Supplemental Security5.0%
Cash public assistance2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP8.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol32.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis27.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.8%
Binge drinking17.4%
No physical activity27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.8%
Depression23.6%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health16.2%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.2%
Visited dentist61.2%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss15.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans868.2%
Disability%
Any disability12.5%
Under 186.3%
18–64 years12.0%
65 and over25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.6%
Public insurance36.9%
No insurance16.1%
Uninsured under 1929.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,29690.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,435100.0%
Born in same state1,435100.0%
Born in different state1,29290.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian18412.8%
French15110.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab1017%
English161.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.1%
Internet access92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45836

What city is ZIP code 45836 in?

ZIP code 45836 is primarily assigned to Dunkirk, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45836 in?

ZIP code 45836 falls within Hardin County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45836?

21% of residents in ZIP code 45836 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45836?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45836?

The median home value in ZIP code 45836 is $106,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 45836?

ZIP code 45836 has an estimated population of 1,435 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45836 in?

ZIP code 45836 observes the EST timezone.

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