45886 ZIP Code — Scott, OH

Van Wert County, Ohio

ZIP code 45886 is located in Scott, Ohio, within Van Wert County. It covers approximately 19.13 square miles and serves a population of 486 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45886

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,679. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 45886 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

486

population

19.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45886 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45886

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45886. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scott	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45851 Haviland (2.5 mi) 45832 Convoy (7.7 mi) 45891 Van Wert (8 mi) 45849 Grover Hill (8.1 mi) 45880 Payne (8.6 mi) 45879 Paulding (9.9 mi) 45863 Middle Point (10.3 mi) 45874 Ohio City (13.7 mi) 45873 Oakwood (13.9 mi) 45873 Oakwood (13.9 mi) 45813 Antwerp (15.2 mi) 46773 Monroeville (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	486
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	19.13 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9897
Longitude	-84.6014
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	33.8%	42.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	39.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	45.3%	15.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

486

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$87,679

Median household income

$34,587

Per capita income

Median home value

$633

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

170

Housing units

7.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	26.1%
18 and over	359	73.9%
65 and over	42	8.6%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	471	96.7%
Two or more races	13	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	42.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	39.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	45.3%	15.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	29.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$87,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$633
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.4%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	22.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	9.9%
3 bedrooms	64.9%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.0%
Electricity	31.4%
Propane / LP gas	25.9%
Fuel oil	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	22	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	15	8.1%
Female householder, no spouse	38	20.5%
Households with children under 18	61	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	21.1%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.1%	12.5%
Married	54.1%	60.3%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	5.4%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	6.1%
Kindergarten	12	9.1%
Elementary school	69	52.3%
High school	36	27.3%
College / grad school	7	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 51.3%

Retail trade 18.6%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Public administration 0.8%

Construction 0.4%

Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	40.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.6%
Government	1.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.8%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 1.6%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	9.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.9%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	470	96.7%
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)	482	99.2%
Born in same state	482	99.2%
Born in different state	302	62.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.8%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	17.5%
Arab	32	6.6%
Italian	29	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	3.7%
Norwegian	4	0.8%
Irish	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45886

What city is ZIP code 45886 in?

ZIP code 45886 is primarily assigned to Scott, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45886 in?

ZIP code 45886 falls within Van Wert County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45886?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 45886 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 45886 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45886 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 45886 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 45886?

ZIP code 45886 has an estimated population of 486 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45886 in?

ZIP code 45886 observes the EST timezone.