43345 ZIP Code — Ridgeway, OH

Hardin County, Ohio

ZIP code 43345 is located in Ridgeway, Ohio, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 28.45 square miles and serves a population of 851 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/419/567/937.

About ZIP code 43345

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 $171,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,291.

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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

851
population
28.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43345 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43345

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City Status
Ridgeway Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
43340 Mount Victory (4.8 mi) 43347 Rushsylvania (7 mi) 43326 Kenton (7.1 mi) 43358 West Mansfield (8.5 mi) 43310 Belle Center (10.5 mi) 43332 La Rue (12.3 mi) 43324 Huntsville (13.4 mi) 43067 Raymond (14.2 mi) 43341 New Bloomington (14.4 mi) 43311 Bellefontaine (14.5 mi) 45812 Alger (15 mi) 43344 Richwood (15.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 851
Population density 30 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 065
Geography
Land area 28.45 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.5408
Longitude -83.5762
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 326/419/567/937
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.6% 49.0% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 53.3% 31.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 15.7% 17.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 1.3% 1.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

851
Population
30
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$85,291
Median household income
$31,942
Per capita income
$171,900
Median home value
$1,089
Median monthly rent
94.9%
Home ownership
1.6%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
315
Housing units
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
34
48
5–9
42
45
10–14
41
20
15–19
18
29
20–24
26
37
25–34
33
71
35–44
63
56
45–54
50
35
55–59
32
22
60–64
20
29
65–74
26
17
75–84
16
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827932.8%
18 and over57267.2%
65 and over9010.6%
Median age38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%
Black or African American 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White84799.3%
Black or African American20.2%
Hispanic or Latino20.2%
Other race20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.6% 49.0% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 53.3% 31.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 15.7% 17.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 1.3% 1.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 0.6%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 1.3%
$25k–$35k 2.2%
$35k–$50k 17.9%
$50k–$75k 15.1%
$75k–$100k 35.9%
$100k–$150k 16.3%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.6%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k1.3%
$25k–$35k2.2%
$35k–$50k17.9%
$50k–$75k15.1%
$75k–$100k35.9%
$100k–$150k16.3%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$85,291

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%
$50k–$100k 23.0%
$100k–$150k 15.5%
$150k–$200k 19.3%
$200k–$300k 28.4%
$300k–$500k 6.8%
$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$171,900
Median rent / month$1,089
Owner occupied94.9%
Renter occupied5.1%
Vacant5.7%
Single-family detached94.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.5%
Median rooms8.0
Avg household size (owned)2.74

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.3%
2000–20096.3%
1990–199915.7%
1980–19896.6%
1970–19799.4%
1960–19696.9%
1950–19596.9%
1940–194915.7%
1939 or earlier29.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.3%
2 bedrooms13.0%
3 bedrooms43.8%
4 bedrooms24.5%
5+ bedrooms15.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.0%
1 vehicle19.9%
2 vehicles34.0%
3 or more38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.5%
Electricity8.0%
Propane / LP gas40.4%
Wood26.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21067.3%
Cohabiting couple216.7%
Male householder, no spouse3912.5%
Female householder, no spouse4213.5%
Households with children under 1813944.6%
Households with seniors (65+)8025.6%
Average household size2.73

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married11.7%8.9%
Married70.7%72.2%
Separated0.3%0.0%
Widowed0.3%9.6%
Divorced17.0%9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.2%
HS graduate 37.9%
Some college, no degree 19.4%
Associate's degree 18.7%
Bachelor's degree 14.3%
Graduate / professional 7.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.8%
Bachelor's or higher21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2210.1%
Kindergarten20.9%
Elementary school15169.6%
High school3717.1%
College / grad school52.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.9%
Education & healthcare 18.4%
Agriculture & mining 12.8%
Information 9.9%
Retail trade 5.8%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Professional & management 2.7%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Public administration 2.3%
Other services 2.1%
Transportation & utilities 1.2%
Construction 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.6%
Service7.6%
Sales & office16.9%
Natural resources & construction8.3%
Production & transportation35.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector61.4%
Government26.9%
Self-employed7.6%
Unpaid family workers4.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.0%
Carpool2.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.8%
Work from home16.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.2

Poverty

All people 1.6%
Under 18 years 1.7%
18 and over 1.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.8%
Retirement income19.6%
Supplemental Security1.0%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP0.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure34.3%
High cholesterol31.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis27.4%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.2%
Binge drinking18.0%
No physical activity28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.7%
Depression24.9%
Fair or poor health16.1%
Poor mental health17.3%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.9%
Visited dentist59.0%
Cholesterol screening86.9%
Teeth loss16.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans325.6%
Disability%
Any disability4.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years3.9%
65 and over25.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.6%
Public insurance22.3%
No insurance9.3%
Uninsured under 1910.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only77891.4%
Spanish10.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)84198.8%
Born in same state84198.8%
Born in different state78692.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen101.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab9411%
Italian374.3%
French323.8%
AncestryCount%
English111.3%
Polish80.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.7%
Internet access87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43345

What city is ZIP code 43345 in?

ZIP code 43345 is primarily assigned to Ridgeway, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43345 in?

ZIP code 43345 falls within Hardin County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43345 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 43345 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 43345 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 43345 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43345?

The median home value in ZIP code 43345 is $171,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 43345?

ZIP code 43345 has an estimated population of 851 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43345 in?

ZIP code 43345 observes the EST timezone.

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