45872 ZIP Code — North Baltimore, OH

Wood County, Ohio

ZIP code 45872 is located in North Baltimore, Ohio, within Wood County. It covers approximately 30.70 square miles and serves a population of 4,462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45872

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 $114,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $55,404. 45% 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 21 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 (26%) 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 45872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,462

population

30.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Baltimore	Acceptable
North Baltimore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43413 Cygnet (3.3 mi) 45889 Van Buren (5 mi) 43462 Rudolph (5.8 mi) 43511 Custar (7.2 mi) 44817 Bloomdale (7.4 mi) 43451 Portage (8.5 mi) 45858 Mc Comb (8.7 mi) 44804 Arcadia (10.2 mi) 43516 Deshler (10.8 mi) 43466 Wayne (11.2 mi) 43569 Weston (11.4 mi) 43403 Bowling Green (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,462
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	30.70 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.2039
Longitude	-83.6952
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	47.5%	38.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	22.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	6.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,462

Population

145

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$55,404

Median household income

$25,754

Per capita income

$114,700

Median home value

$804

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,446

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

111

244

5–9

227

168

10–14

157

108

15–19

100

149

20–24

139

282

25–34

263

203

35–44

190

219

45–54

204

182

55–59

170

143

60–64

134

257

65–74

240

108

75–84

100

127

85+

118

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,097	24.6%
18 and over	3,365	75.4%
65 and over	950	21.3%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 2.9%

Other race 2.1%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,141	89.7%
Hispanic or Latino	152	3.3%
Black or African American	135	2.9%
Other race	96	2.1%
Two or more races	85	1.8%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	38.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	22.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	6.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 34.5%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	34.5%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$55,404

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 35.9%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,700
Median rent / month	$804
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	5.2%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	44.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.6%
Electricity	22.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	714	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	207	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	380	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	506	28.0%
Households with children under 18	555	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	766	42.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	28.9%
Married	45.2%	43.1%
Separated	0.7%	1.7%
Widowed	13.4%	15.7%
Divorced	7.3%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	198	18.3%
Kindergarten	103	9.5%
Elementary school	500	46.3%
High school	186	17.2%
College / grad school	93	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.8%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Retail trade 12.8%

Construction 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Professional & management 2.9%

Public administration 2.1%

Other services 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.8%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	37.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 22.4%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	488	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,232	94.8%
Spanish	15	0.4%
Other Indo-European	10	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,425	99.2%
Born in same state	4,425	99.2%
Born in different state	3,872	86.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	37	0.8%
Not a US citizen	11	29.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	890	19.9%
French	495	11.1%
Italian	349	7.8%
English	173	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.3%
Norwegian	12	0.3%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45872

What city is ZIP code 45872 in?

ZIP code 45872 is primarily assigned to North Baltimore, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45872 in?

ZIP code 45872 falls within Wood County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45872?

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

Does ZIP code 45872 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 45872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 45872 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 45872 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45872?

The median home value in ZIP code 45872 is $114,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 45872 in?

ZIP code 45872 observes the EST timezone.