45856 ZIP Code — Leipsic, OH

Putnam County, Ohio

ZIP code 45856 is located in Leipsic, Ohio, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 102.28 square miles and serves a population of 5,245 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 45856

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 $152,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,063. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45856 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,245

population

102.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leipsic	Acceptable
Leipsic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45875 Ottawa (5.6 mi) 43524 Hamler (8.5 mi) 43548 New Bavaria (9.6 mi) 43516 Deshler (10.7 mi) 45831 Continental (11.3 mi) 45877 Pandora (11.8 mi) 43527 Holgate (12 mi) 45858 Mc Comb (12.5 mi) 45830 Columbus Grove (13.7 mi) 45868 Mount Cory (14.1 mi) 43535 Malinta (14.1 mi) 43511 Custar (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,245
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	102.28 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.1017
Longitude	-84.0256
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	37.4%	35.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	34.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	25.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.9%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,245

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$79,063

Median household income

$34,540

Per capita income

$152,500

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,714

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

226

Under 5

187

198

5–9

164

206

10–14

171

207

15–19

171

200

20–24

166

377

25–34

313

318

35–44

264

320

45–54

265

137

55–59

113

160

60–64

132

282

65–74

233

186

75–84

154

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,354	25.8%
18 and over	3,891	74.2%
65 and over	950	18.1%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.8%

Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

Other race 11.5%

Two or more races 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,205	68.8%
Hispanic or Latino	866	14.2%
Other race	700	11.5%
Two or more races	275	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	0.7%
Black or African American	25	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	35.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	34.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	25.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.9%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$79,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,500
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	35.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.3%
Electricity	22.8%
Propane / LP gas	34.7%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,225	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	75	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	383	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	220	11.6%
Households with children under 18	676	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	615	32.3%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	25.5%
Married	62.0%	60.4%
Separated	0.2%	2.2%
Widowed	1.9%	8.4%
Divorced	10.9%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	7.2%
Kindergarten	78	6.1%
Elementary school	560	43.5%
High school	325	25.3%
College / grad school	231	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.2%

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Retail trade 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Construction 5.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 19.5%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 9.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	258	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,832	92.1%
Spanish	205	4.2%
Other Indo-European	205	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,958	94.5%
Born in same state	4,930	94.0%
Born in different state	4,536	86.5%
Foreign born	28	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	287	5.5%
Not a US citizen	158	55.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	326	6.2%
Italian	224	4.3%
French	130	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.4%
Polish	8	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45856

What city is ZIP code 45856 in?

ZIP code 45856 is primarily assigned to Leipsic, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45856 in?

ZIP code 45856 falls within Putnam County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45856 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 45856 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45856?

The median home value in ZIP code 45856 is $152,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 45856?

ZIP code 45856 has an estimated population of 5,245 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45856?

The median household income in ZIP code 45856 is $79,063, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45856 in?

ZIP code 45856 observes the EST timezone.