45879 ZIP Code — Paulding, OH

Paulding County, Ohio

ZIP code 45879 is located in Paulding, Ohio, within Paulding County. It covers approximately 103.40 square miles and serves a population of 6,231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45879

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 $116,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,138. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45879 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,231

population

103.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45879 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45879

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45879. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paulding	Acceptable
Paulding	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45821 Cecil (6.6 mi) 45851 Haviland (7.5 mi) 45873 Oakwood (8 mi) 45873 Oakwood (8 mi) 45813 Antwerp (9.6 mi) 45849 Grover Hill (9.7 mi) 45880 Payne (9.9 mi) 45886 Scott (9.9 mi) 43556 Sherwood (13.1 mi) 43536 Mark Center (13.6 mi) 43526 Hicksville (15.2 mi) 43512 Defiance (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,231
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	103.40 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	41.1282
Longitude	-84.5538
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	49.7%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	35.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	17.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,231

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$59,138

Median household income

$31,473

Per capita income

$116,000

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

2,269

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

144

Under 5

165

103

5–9

117

171

10–14

195

264

15–19

301

199

20–24

227

307

25–34

351

281

35–44

320

417

45–54

475

254

55–59

289

210

60–64

239

294

65–74

336

158

75–84

181

109

85+

124

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,263	20.3%
18 and over	4,968	79.7%
65 and over	1,202	19.3%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,558	83.2%
Two or more races	554	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	451	6.7%
Black or African American	56	0.8%
Other race	45	0.7%
Asian	9	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	35.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	17.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$59,138

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,000
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.5%
Electricity	44.9%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,241	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	120	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	456	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	793	30.4%
Households with children under 18	690	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	918	35.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	32.9%
Married	55.0%	44.6%
Separated	3.2%	1.2%
Widowed	3.0%	12.6%
Divorced	9.8%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	105	7.7%
Kindergarten	108	7.9%
Elementary school	478	35.2%
High school	456	33.6%
College / grad school	212	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Retail trade 7.7%

Professional & management 6.0%

Construction 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Other services 1.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	458	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,922	95.0%
Spanish	91	1.5%
Other Indo-European	75	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,011	96.5%
Born in same state	5,989	96.1%
Born in different state	4,761	76.4%
Foreign born	22	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	220	3.5%
Not a US citizen	80	36.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	791	12.7%
French	567	9.1%
Arab	431	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	116	1.9%
Irish	89	1.4%
German	18	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45879

What city is ZIP code 45879 in?

ZIP code 45879 is primarily assigned to Paulding, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45879 in?

ZIP code 45879 falls within Paulding County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45879 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 45879 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45879?

The median home value in ZIP code 45879 is $116,000.

Does ZIP code 45879 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 45879 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 45879?

ZIP code 45879 has an estimated population of 6,231 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45879 in?

ZIP code 45879 observes the EST timezone.