45838 ZIP Code — Elgin, OH
Van Wert County, Ohio
ZIP code 45838 is located in Elgin, Ohio, within Van Wert County. It covers approximately 0.08 square miles and serves a population of 99 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.
99
population
0.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45838 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45838
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elgin | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 99 |
| Population density | 1,238 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 161 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7402 |
| Longitude | -84.4766 |
| 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 | 31.4% | 42.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 68.6% | 39.0% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
99
Population
1,238
People per sq mi
43.6
Median age
$83,561
Median household income
$29,343
Per capita income
$98,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.7%
Home ownership
3.0%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
43
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
10–14
6
7
15–19
7
16
35–44
17
1
45–54
1
14
55–59
15
2
60–64
3
1
65–74
2
1
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 74 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 5 | 5.1% |
| Median age | 43.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 42.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 68.6% | 39.0% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
2.3%
$75k–$100k
81.8%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 2.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 81.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 2.3% |
| Median income | $83,561 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.6%
$50k–$100k
46.5%
$100k–$150k
37.2%
$1M+
4.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 97.7% |
| Renter occupied | 2.3% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 31.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 43.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 93.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% |
| 3 or more | 52.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 36.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 59.1% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 38 | 86.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 2.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5 | 11.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 21 | 47.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3 | 6.8% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Married | 57.1% | 97.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 2.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
18.9%
HS graduate
10.8%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
51.4%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 44.0% |
| High school | 14 | 56.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.3%
Finance & real estate
21.5%
Construction
20.0%
Retail trade
18.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Manufacturing
1.5%
Professional & management
1.5%
Other services
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 3.1% |
| Service | 32.3% |
| Sales & office | 44.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 95.4% |
| Government | 1.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.8 |
Poverty
All people
3.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.1%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.9% |
| Retirement income | 6.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.5% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.0% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.9% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 20.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.3% |
| 65 and over | 80.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.9% |
| Public insurance | 7.1% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 99 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 99 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 99 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 81 | 81.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 15 | 15.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45838
What city is ZIP code 45838 in?
ZIP code 45838 is primarily assigned to Elgin, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45838 in?
ZIP code 45838 falls within Van Wert County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 45838 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 45838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 45838 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 45838 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45838?
The median home value in ZIP code 45838 is $98,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 45838?
ZIP code 45838 has an estimated population of 99 residents, with a density of 1,253 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 45838 in?
ZIP code 45838 observes the EST timezone.