45881 ZIP Code — Rawson, OH

Hancock County, Ohio

ZIP code 45881 is located in Rawson, Ohio, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 30.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,352 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 45881

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 $124,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,561. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 45881 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,352

population

30.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45881 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45881

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45881. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rawson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45868 Mount Cory (3.3 mi) 45817 Bluffton (7.2 mi) 45840 Findlay (7.6 mi) 45814 Arlington (7.7 mi) 45877 Pandora (8.5 mi) 45858 Mc Comb (10.9 mi) 45810 Ada (11.6 mi) 45836 Dunkirk (12.5 mi) 45867 Mount Blanchard (13 mi) 45835 Dola (13.1 mi) 45890 Vanlue (14.6 mi) 45875 Ottawa (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,352
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	30.41 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.9404
Longitude	-83.7751
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	44.4%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	32.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	19.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,352

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$68,561

Median household income

$30,370

Per capita income

$124,400

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

530

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

135

65–74

159

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	323	23.9%
18 and over	1,029	76.1%
65 and over	507	37.5%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Black or African American 3.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,298	96%
Black or African American	50	3.7%
Two or more races	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	32.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	19.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 20.2%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	20.2%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$68,561

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,400
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	0.3%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	56.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.8%
1 vehicle	10.8%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	22.3%
Propane / LP gas	60.1%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	310	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	58	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	66	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	140	24.4%
Households with children under 18	153	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	341	59.4%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	19.3%
Married	59.5%	50.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.2%	24.7%
Divorced	5.3%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 48.7%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	10.9%
Kindergarten	3	1.1%
Elementary school	155	54.4%
High school	88	30.9%
College / grad school	8	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.8%

Public administration 14.5%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 7.7%

Retail trade 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Other services 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	31.0%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.9%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.7%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 34.1%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 52.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.6%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	57.2%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,278	94.5%
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)	1,346	99.6%
Born in same state	1,346	99.6%
Born in different state	1,204	89.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	279	20.6%
French	101	7.5%
Italian	51	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.6%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	76.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45881

What city is ZIP code 45881 in?

ZIP code 45881 is primarily assigned to Rawson, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45881 in?

ZIP code 45881 falls within Hancock County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45881 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 45881 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 45881 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 45881 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 45881 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 45881 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45881?

15% of residents in ZIP code 45881 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 45881 in?

ZIP code 45881 observes the EST timezone.