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Hardin County
Mc Guffey, OH
45859
45859 ZIP Code — Mc Guffey, OH
Hardin County, Ohio
ZIP code 45859 is located in
Mc Guffey ,
Ohio ,
within Hardin County .
It covers approximately 0.35 square miles and serves a population of
380 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 326/419/567/937 .
About ZIP code 45859
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 $66,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,938. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 45859 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
380
Population density
1,086 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
0.35 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.6850
Longitude
-83.7786
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
326/419/567/937
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.0%
49.0%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
31.3%
31.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
5.8%
17.9%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$55,938
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 67 17.6% 18 and over 313 82.4% 65 and over 70 18.4% Median age 45.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 318 80.1% Two or more races 62 15.6% Hispanic or Latino 17 4.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.0%
49.0%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
31.3%
31.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
5.8%
17.9%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.6% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 10.8% $25k–$35k 2.4% $35k–$50k 18.6% $50k–$75k 27.5% $75k–$100k 20.4% $100k–$150k 6.6% $150k–$200k 1.2% Median income $55,938
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $66,700 Median rent / month $788 Owner occupied 82.6% Renter occupied 17.4% Vacant 12.6% Single-family detached 80.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.3% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.20
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 4.7% 1990–1999 13.1% 1980–1989 10.5% 1970–1979 7.3% 1960–1969 3.7% 1950–1959 17.8% 1940–1949 9.4% 1939 or earlier 33.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.7% 1 bedroom 4.7% 2 bedrooms 36.6% 3 bedrooms 41.9% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.4% 1 vehicle 29.3% 2 vehicles 35.9% 3 or more 32.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 77.2% Electricity 21.0% Propane / LP gas 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 74 44.3% Cohabiting couple 13 7.8% Male householder, no spouse 46 27.5% Female householder, no spouse 34 20.4% Households with children under 18 43 25.7% Households with seniors (65+) 52 31.1% Average household size 2.28
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.2% 8.3% Married 49.7% 56.4% Separated 1.1% 1.5% Widowed 4.3% 9.8% Divorced 15.7% 24.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
0.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.0% Bachelor's or higher 5.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 8.6% Kindergarten 5 8.6% Elementary school 30 51.7% High school 7 12.1% College / grad school 11 19.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Professional & management
8.0%
Public administration
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.4% Service 19.5% Sales & office 9.8% Natural resources & construction 21.3% Production & transportation 31.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.0% Government 17.2% Self-employed 1.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.4% Carpool 12.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.2%
Female-led households
40.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.9% Retirement income 27.5% Supplemental Security 12.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.6% High blood pressure 35.1% High cholesterol 31.5% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.4% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 30.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.0% Depression 26.0% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 18.4% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 13.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 56.2% Cholesterol screening 85.9% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 24 7.7%
Disability % Any disability 22.9% Under 18 11.9% 18–64 years 21.4% 65 and over 38.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.6% Public insurance 35.5% No insurance 13.7% Uninsured under 19 20.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 354 93.2% Spanish 9 2.5% Other Indo-European 9 2.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 376 98.9% Born in same state 371 97.6% Born in different state 322 84.7% Foreign born 5 1.3% Naturalized citizen 4 1.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 60 15.8% French 58 15.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 15 3.9% English 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.9% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45859
What city is ZIP code 45859 in?
ZIP code 45859 is primarily assigned to Mc Guffey, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45859 in?
ZIP code 45859 falls within Hardin County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 45859?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45859?
22% of residents in ZIP code 45859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 45859 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 45859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45859?
The median home value in ZIP code 45859 is $66,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 45859 in?
ZIP code 45859 observes the EST timezone.
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