45849 ZIP Code — Grover Hill, OH

Paulding County, Ohio

ZIP code 45849 is located in Grover Hill, Ohio, within Paulding County. It covers approximately 43.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,062 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 45849

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 $98,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,321. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45849 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,062

population

43.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grover Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45863 Middle Point (7.8 mi) 45827 Cloverdale (7.8 mi) 45873 Oakwood (8 mi) 45873 Oakwood (8 mi) 45851 Haviland (8 mi) 45886 Scott (8.1 mi) 45879 Paulding (9.7 mi) 45844 Fort Jennings (10.7 mi) 45891 Van Wert (12.7 mi) 45831 Continental (12.7 mi) 45833 Delphos (13.3 mi) 45880 Payne (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,062
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	43.47 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.0124
Longitude	-84.4485
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	35.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	17.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,062

Population

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$72,321

Median household income

$28,317

Per capita income

$98,000

Median home value

$666

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

351

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

131

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	337	31.7%
18 and over	725	68.3%
65 and over	174	16.4%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,033	94.7%
Hispanic or Latino	29	2.7%
Two or more races	15	1.4%
Other race	14	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	35.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	17.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 26.8%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	26.8%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$72,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 38.8%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 25.6%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,000
Median rent / month	$666
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	28.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.4%
Electricity	42.6%
Propane / LP gas	41.0%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	65	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	118	32.2%
Households with children under 18	160	43.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	141	38.5%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	28.6%
Married	60.9%	48.0%
Separated	0.3%	2.3%
Widowed	3.6%	10.1%
Divorced	12.3%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 30.7%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.8%
Kindergarten	39	14.2%
Elementary school	177	64.6%
High school	36	13.1%
College / grad school	17	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.3%

Manufacturing 22.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Retail trade 6.0%

Professional & management 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Construction 3.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.2%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 2.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	17.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	33.0%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	980	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)	1,061	99.9%
Born in same state	1,061	99.9%
Born in different state	748	70.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	6.5%
French	53	5%
Italian	47	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.7%
Irish	16	1.5%
German	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45849

What city is ZIP code 45849 in?

ZIP code 45849 is primarily assigned to Grover Hill, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45849 in?

ZIP code 45849 falls within Paulding County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45849 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 45849 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45849?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 45849 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 45849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45849?

The median home value in ZIP code 45849 is $98,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45849 in?

ZIP code 45849 observes the EST timezone.