45862 ZIP Code — Mendon, OH

Mercer County, Ohio

ZIP code 45862 is located in Mendon, Ohio, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 36.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 45862

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 $118,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,719. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 45862 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,314

population

36.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mendon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45894 Venedocia (6.5 mi) 45882 Rockford (7 mi) 45887 Spencerville (8.4 mi) 45822 Celina (11.2 mi) 45885 Saint Marys (11.3 mi) 45874 Ohio City (12.1 mi) 45898 Willshire (12.6 mi) 45833 Delphos (14 mi) 45891 Van Wert (14.5 mi) 45828 Coldwater (15.5 mi) 45863 Middle Point (15.8 mi) 45869 New Bremen (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,314
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	36.64 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.6763
Longitude	-84.5153
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	57.2%	36.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	38.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	21.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,314

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$41,719

Median household income

$28,191

Per capita income

$118,500

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

532

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

113

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	280	21.3%
18 and over	1,034	78.7%
65 and over	418	31.8%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,260	94.5%
Two or more races	49	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	36.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	38.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	21.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 21.4%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	21.4%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$41,719

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,500
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	1.0%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	35.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	28.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	37.6%
Propane / LP gas	46.1%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	152	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	215	34.6%
Households with children under 18	115	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	333	53.5%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	22.0%
Married	48.7%	39.9%
Separated	1.4%	0.2%
Widowed	18.8%	21.3%
Divorced	10.1%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 53.1%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	6.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	134	60.1%
High school	64	28.7%
College / grad school	11	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 42.8%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Professional & management 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	41.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 8.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	37.5%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,240	94.4%
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)	1,268	96.5%
Born in same state	1,266	96.3%
Born in different state	1,134	86.3%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	46	3.5%
Not a US citizen	3	6.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	165	12.6%
Arab	122	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	4.3%
English	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	79.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45862

What city is ZIP code 45862 in?

ZIP code 45862 is primarily assigned to Mendon, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45862 in?

ZIP code 45862 falls within Mercer County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45862 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 45862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 45862 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 45862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45862?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 45862 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 45862 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 45862 in?

ZIP code 45862 observes the EST timezone.