45863 ZIP Code — Middle Point, OH

Van Wert County, Ohio

ZIP code 45863 is located in Middle Point, Ohio, within Van Wert County. It covers approximately 24.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 45863

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 $99,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,179.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45863 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,246

population

24.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Middle Point	Acceptable
Middle Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45833 Delphos (6.7 mi) 45849 Grover Hill (7.8 mi) 45844 Fort Jennings (8.2 mi) 45891 Van Wert (8.7 mi) 45894 Venedocia (9.3 mi) 45886 Scott (10.3 mi) 45827 Cloverdale (10.7 mi) 45851 Haviland (12 mi) 45887 Spencerville (13.5 mi) 45874 Ohio City (13.9 mi) 45832 Convoy (14.3 mi) 45809 Gomer (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,246
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	24.39 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	40.8993
Longitude	-84.4445
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	43.3%	42.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	39.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	15.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,246

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$60,179

Median household income

$28,910

Per capita income

$99,500

Median home value

$751

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

540

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	322	25.8%
18 and over	924	74.2%
65 and over	118	9.5%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,222	96.7%
Two or more races	22	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.4%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	42.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	39.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	15.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 28.0%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	28.0%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
Median income	$60,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 44.0%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,500
Median rent / month	$751
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	96.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	38.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.4%
3 bedrooms	64.3%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	15.9%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.9%
Electricity	33.7%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	282	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	87	17.1%
Male householder, no spouse	59	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	80	15.7%
Households with children under 18	179	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	16.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	30.3%
Married	55.2%	53.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	5.7%
Divorced	11.2%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	9.8%
Kindergarten	16	5.6%
Elementary school	95	33.3%
High school	105	36.8%
College / grad school	41	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.5%

Retail trade 13.5%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Other services 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Professional & management 4.1%

Construction 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	8.9%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	30.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.6

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 39.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.9%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,151	92.4%
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)	1,246	100.0%
Born in same state	1,246	100.0%
Born in different state	1,035	83.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	131	10.5%
Italian	108	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	52	4.2%
English	11	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45863

What city is ZIP code 45863 in?

ZIP code 45863 is primarily assigned to Middle Point, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45863 in?

ZIP code 45863 falls within Van Wert County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45863 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 45863 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45863?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 45863?

The median home value in ZIP code 45863 is $99,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 45863?

ZIP code 45863 has an estimated population of 1,246 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45863 in?

ZIP code 45863 observes the EST timezone.