45805 ZIP Code — Lima, OH
Allen County, Ohio
ZIP code 45805 is located in Lima, Ohio, within Allen County. It covers approximately 14.57 square miles and serves a population of 24,679 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.
About ZIP code 45805
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $62,034. 32% 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 18 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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
24,679
population
14.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45805 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45805
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45805. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lima | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
45806 Lima (3.9 mi)
45807 Lima (4.8 mi)
45804 Lima (5.2 mi)
45809 Gomer (7.6 mi)
45801 Lima (7.8 mi)
45887 Spencerville (10.2 mi)
45895 Wapakoneta (10.8 mi)
45833 Delphos (11.6 mi)
45830 Columbus Grove (12.9 mi)
45850 Harrod (13.9 mi)
45844 Fort Jennings (14.1 mi)
45896 Waynesfield (15.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,679 |
| Population density | 1,694 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7331 |
| Longitude | -84.1711 |
| 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 | 48.2% | 48.1% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 33.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.2% | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
24,679
Population
1,694
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$62,034
Median household income
$31,930
Per capita income
$146,000
Median home value
$899
Median monthly rent
61.2%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment
6,690
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
799
Under 5
799
740
5–9
740
855
10–14
855
1,137
15–19
1,137
1,036
20–24
1,036
1,598
25–34
1,598
1,329
35–44
1,329
1,306
45–54
1,306
772
55–59
772
691
60–64
691
1,162
65–74
1,162
680
75–84
680
237
85+
237
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,751 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 18,928 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,157 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Black or African American
14.7%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,966 | 75% |
| Black or African American | 3,705 | 14.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,499 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 599 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 277 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.2% | 48.1% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 33.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.2% | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $62,034 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
20.4%
$100k–$150k
25.7%
$150k–$200k
20.6%
$200k–$300k
18.1%
$300k–$500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,000 |
| Median rent / month | $899 |
| Owner occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter occupied | 38.8% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 69.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 19.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.6% |
| Electricity | 27.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,702 | 37.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 882 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,993 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,267 | 33.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,978 | 30.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,908 | 29.5% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.6% | 32.0% |
| Married | 40.6% | 38.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 17.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
37.4%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
14.2%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 273 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 220 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,574 | 39.9% |
| High school | 1,488 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,891 | 29.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.9%
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Retail trade
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Professional & management
7.6%
Other services
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Construction
5.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 25.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.8% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 4.3% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,372 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.6% |
| Public insurance | 40.2% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,081 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 123 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 45 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 64 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,316 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 24,192 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 19,308 | 78.2% |
| Foreign born | 124 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 363 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 252 | 69.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,083 | 12.5% |
| French | 2,513 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 1,338 | 5.4% |
| English | 172 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 149 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 70 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 35 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.1% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45805
What city is ZIP code 45805 in?
ZIP code 45805 is primarily assigned to Lima, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45805 in?
ZIP code 45805 falls within Allen County, Ohio.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45805?
The median home value in ZIP code 45805 is $146,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 45805?
ZIP code 45805 has an estimated population of 24,679 residents, with a density of 1,693 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 45805?
The median household income in ZIP code 45805 is $62,034, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45805 in?
ZIP code 45805 observes the EST timezone.