45853 ZIP Code — Kalida, OH
Putnam County, Ohio
ZIP code 45853 is located in Kalida, Ohio, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 1.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.
About ZIP code 45853
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $96,250.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,553
population
1.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45853 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45853
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kalida | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,553 |
| Population density | 977 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 137 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9849 |
| Longitude | -84.1985 |
| 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 | 25.2% | 35.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 34.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.1% | 25.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,553
Population
977
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$96,250
Median household income
$43,480
Per capita income
$200,400
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
1.1%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
488
Housing units
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
57
Under 5
60
40
5–9
41
42
10–14
44
32
15–19
33
39
20–24
41
126
25–34
132
69
35–44
72
67
45–54
69
59
55–59
62
89
60–64
93
68
65–74
71
36
75–84
37
36
85+
38
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 318 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,235 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 286 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
1.8%
Two or more races
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,520 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 28 | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.2% | 35.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 34.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.1% | 25.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
0.3%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
27.5%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $96,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.2%
$50k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
26.7%
$200k–$300k
30.7%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,400 |
| Median rent / month | $843 |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
| Single-family detached | 89.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% |
| 3 or more | 33.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.9% |
| Electricity | 37.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 371 | 61.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 50 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 36 | 6.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 144 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 157 | 26.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 164 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 21.7% |
| Married | 62.8% | 53.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 3.0% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
25.3%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.5%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 24 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 1.3% |
| Elementary school | 136 | 42.8% |
| High school | 46 | 14.5% |
| College / grad school | 108 | 34.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.2%
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Wholesale trade
11.3%
Retail trade
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Professional & management
6.3%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
3.3%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
2.0%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.8% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 9.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 28.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 90.2% |
| Government | 8.6% |
| Self-employed | 1.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.5% |
| Work from home | 4.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
Poverty
All people
1.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
1.5%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 19.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 54 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 1.5% |
| 65 and over | 35.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.1% |
| Public insurance | 16.6% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,436 | 92.5% |
| 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) | 1,550 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 1,544 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,380 | 88.9% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 176 | 11.3% |
| French | 89 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 31 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 12 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45853
What city is ZIP code 45853 in?
ZIP code 45853 is primarily assigned to Kalida, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45853 in?
ZIP code 45853 falls within Putnam County, Ohio.
What is the population of ZIP code 45853?
ZIP code 45853 has an estimated population of 1,553 residents, with a density of 976 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45853?
The median home value in ZIP code 45853 is $200,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 45853?
The median household income in ZIP code 45853 is $96,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45853 in?
ZIP code 45853 observes the EST timezone.