45868 ZIP Code — Mount Cory, OH

Hancock County, Ohio

ZIP code 45868 is located in Mount Cory, Ohio, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 17.85 square miles and serves a population of 813 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 45868

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 $136,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,063. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45868 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

813

population

17.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Cory	Acceptable
Mount Cory	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45881 Rawson (3.3 mi) 45877 Pandora (5.4 mi) 45817 Bluffton (6.3 mi) 45840 Findlay (9.3 mi) 45858 Mc Comb (10 mi) 45814 Arlington (11.1 mi) 45875 Ottawa (12.3 mi) 45810 Ada (12.6 mi) 45856 Leipsic (14.1 mi) 45830 Columbus Grove (14.2 mi) 45836 Dunkirk (15.2 mi) 45835 Dola (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	813
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	17.85 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9574
Longitude	-83.8353
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	13.1%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	54.1%	32.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	19.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

813

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$97,063

Median household income

$34,477

Per capita income

$136,300

Median home value

$1,119

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

227

Housing units

12.8%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	225	27.7%
18 and over	588	72.3%
65 and over	72	8.9%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Two or more races 3.6%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	771	90.7%
Hispanic or Latino	37	4.4%
Two or more races	31	3.6%
Other race	11	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.1%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	54.1%	32.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	19.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 39.4%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	39.4%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$97,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 24.3%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,300
Median rent / month	$1,119
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	0.4%
Single-family detached	98.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	8.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	0.4%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	70.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	12.7%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.8%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	51.0%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	152	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	28	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	35	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	36	14.3%
Households with children under 18	84	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	23.9%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	21.8%
Married	56.5%	49.7%
Separated	0.6%	12.2%
Widowed	1.3%	3.2%
Divorced	17.8%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	7.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	119	65.4%
High school	32	17.6%
College / grad school	18	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Retail trade 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Construction 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Other services 5.2%

Professional & management 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.8%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 3.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.3%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.4%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	13.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	21.6%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	741	91.1%
Spanish	10	1.3%
Other Indo-European	10	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	813	100.0%
Born in same state	813	100.0%
Born in different state	645	79.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	145	17.8%
Arab	115	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	5.5%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45868

What city is ZIP code 45868 in?

ZIP code 45868 is primarily assigned to Mount Cory, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45868 in?

ZIP code 45868 falls within Hancock County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45868 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 45868 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45868?

13% 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 45868?

The median home value in ZIP code 45868 is $136,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 45868?

ZIP code 45868 has an estimated population of 813 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45868 in?

ZIP code 45868 observes the EST timezone.