45809 ZIP Code — Gomer, OH

Allen County, Ohio

ZIP code 45809 is located in Gomer, Ohio, within Allen County. It covers approximately 0.32 square miles and serves a population of 95 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

population

0.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45809 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45809

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gomer	Acceptable
Gomer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45807 Lima (4.1 mi) 45830 Columbus Grove (6.4 mi) 45844 Fort Jennings (7.6 mi) 45805 Lima (7.6 mi) 45833 Delphos (8.8 mi) 45801 Lima (9.1 mi) 45804 Lima (10.3 mi) 45806 Lima (11.2 mi) 45827 Cloverdale (12.9 mi) 45887 Spencerville (13.1 mi) 45875 Ottawa (14.2 mi) 45863 Middle Point (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	95
Population density	297 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8430
Longitude	-84.1811
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	27.5%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	40.0%	15.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

Population

297

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

Median household income

$41,533

Per capita income

$100,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	25.3%
18 and over	71	74.7%
65 and over	12	12.6%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Two or more races 13.7%

Group	Count	%
White	82	86.3%
Two or more races	13	13.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.5%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	40.0%	15.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 18.9%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 40.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	18.9%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	40.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 40.0%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	47.9%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	32.4%
1939 or earlier	56.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	43.7%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	40.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Wood	40.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	26	70.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	29.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	18	48.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	8	21.6%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	42.5%
Married	56.3%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 18.0%

Some college, no degree 8.2%

Associate's degree 50.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	29.2%
High school	17	70.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 37.5%

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Other services 22.5%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	37.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 54.2%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.6%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	95	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)	95	100.0%
Born in same state	95	100.0%
Born in different state	73	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	13.7%
Arab	9	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45809

What city is ZIP code 45809 in?

ZIP code 45809 is primarily assigned to Gomer, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45809 in?

ZIP code 45809 falls within Allen County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45809 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 45809 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45809?

The median home value in ZIP code 45809 is $100,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 45809?

ZIP code 45809 has an estimated population of 95 residents, with a density of 299 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45809 in?

ZIP code 45809 observes the EST timezone.