45888 ZIP Code — Uniopolis, OH

Auglaize County, Ohio

ZIP code 45888 is located in Uniopolis, Ohio, within Auglaize County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45888

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,182. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 2% 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 disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 45888 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

319

population

0.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45888 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45888

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45888. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Uniopolis	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	319
Population density	1,181 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	0.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6022
Longitude	-84.0863
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	44.2%	35.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	37.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	24.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

319

Population

1,181

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$80,182

Median household income

$38,934

Per capita income

$88,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment

131

Housing units

2.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	14.1%
18 and over	274	85.9%
65 and over	48	15.0%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	319	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	35.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	37.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	24.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 44.0%

$75k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	44.0%
$75k–$100k	32.7%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$80,182

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 83.2%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	67.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	32.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	41.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	27.4%
4 bedrooms	30.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	58.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	92.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	39.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	102	60.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	23	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	26.2%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.0%	17.7%
Married	29.6%	82.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	0.0%
Divorced	24.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 60.6%

Some college, no degree 5.5%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	2.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	37.8%
High school	28	62.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 34.0%

Wholesale trade 22.8%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Retail trade 11.7%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	63.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.3%
Government	3.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.7%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.2%
Retirement income	9.5%
Supplemental Security	22.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.8%
Under 18	15.6%
18–64 years	44.2%
65 and over	75.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	29.2%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	319	100.0%
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)	319	100.0%
Born in same state	319	100.0%
Born in different state	227	71.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	18.5%
English	56	17.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45888

What city is ZIP code 45888 in?

ZIP code 45888 is primarily assigned to Uniopolis, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45888 in?

ZIP code 45888 falls within Auglaize County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45888?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45888?

The median home value in ZIP code 45888 is $88,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 45888?

ZIP code 45888 has an estimated population of 319 residents, with a density of 1,199 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45888?

The median household income in ZIP code 45888 is $80,182, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45888 in?

ZIP code 45888 observes the EST timezone.