45885 ZIP Code — Saint Marys, OH

Auglaize County, Ohio

ZIP code 45885 is located in Saint Marys, Ohio, within Auglaize County. It covers approximately 72.38 square miles and serves a population of 12,926 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45885

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 $152,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,714. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 45885 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,926

population

72.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45885 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45885

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45885. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Marys	Acceptable
Saint Marys	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45871 New Knoxville (5.2 mi) 45869 New Bremen (6.8 mi) 45887 Spencerville (11.2 mi) 45862 Mendon (11.3 mi) 45865 Minster (11.5 mi) 45306 Botkins (12.2 mi) 45895 Wapakoneta (12.3 mi) 45860 Maria Stein (12.8 mi) 45822 Celina (13.2 mi) 45302 Anna (13.7 mi) 45845 Fort Loramie (15.1 mi) 45806 Lima (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,926
Population density	179 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	72.38 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	40.5515
Longitude	-84.3774
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	36.8%	35.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	37.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	24.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

12,926

Population

179

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$72,714

Median household income

$33,818

Per capita income

$152,000

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

4,475

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

437

Under 5

465

312

5–9

333

406

10–14

433

341

15–19

363

518

20–24

553

725

25–34

772

645

35–44

687

794

45–54

847

471

55–59

502

397

60–64

423

721

65–74

769

287

75–84

305

203

85+

217

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,884	22.3%
18 and over	10,042	77.7%
65 and over	2,502	19.4%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	12,357	94.3%
Two or more races	461	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	179	1.4%
Asian	81	0.6%
Black or African American	22	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	35.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	37.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	24.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$72,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,000
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.3%
Electricity	25.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,714	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	431	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,142	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,235	22.4%
Households with children under 18	1,695	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,827	33.1%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	25.7%
Married	54.7%	50.8%
Separated	0.7%	0.9%
Widowed	4.9%	10.8%
Divorced	9.9%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	208	7.4%
Kindergarten	127	4.5%
Elementary school	1,126	39.9%
High school	601	21.3%
College / grad school	760	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 41.9%

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Retail trade 7.5%

Professional & management 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Construction 3.7%

Public administration 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Other services 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	32.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 12.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	835	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.8%
Public insurance	29.6%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,024	93.0%
Spanish	17	0.1%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,814	99.1%
Born in same state	12,765	98.8%
Born in different state	11,054	85.5%
Foreign born	49	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	112	0.9%
Not a US citizen	57	50.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,539	11.9%
French	964	7.5%
Arab	745	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	162	1.3%
Polish	43	0.3%
Irish	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45885

What city is ZIP code 45885 in?

ZIP code 45885 is primarily assigned to Saint Marys, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45885 in?

ZIP code 45885 falls within Auglaize County, Ohio.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45885?

The median home value in ZIP code 45885 is $152,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 45885?

ZIP code 45885 has an estimated population of 12,926 residents, with a density of 179 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45885?

The median household income in ZIP code 45885 is $72,714, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45885 in?

ZIP code 45885 observes the EST timezone.