45894 ZIP Code — Venedocia, OH

Van Wert County, Ohio

ZIP code 45894 is located in Venedocia, Ohio, within Van Wert County. It covers approximately 33.66 square miles and serves a population of 679 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45894

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 $151,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,813. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 45894 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

679
population
33.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45894 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45894

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45894. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Venedocia Acceptable
Venedocia Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
45862 Mendon (6.5 mi) 45887 Spencerville (7.6 mi) 45833 Delphos (8.6 mi) 45863 Middle Point (9.3 mi) 45891 Van Wert (9.6 mi) 45874 Ohio City (10.1 mi) 45882 Rockford (10.5 mi) 45898 Willshire (13.7 mi) 45844 Fort Jennings (14.7 mi) 45832 Convoy (15.9 mi) 45885 Saint Marys (16.1 mi) 45886 Scott (16.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 679
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 161
Geography
Land area 33.66 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 40.7684
Longitude -84.4889
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 29.7% 42.9% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 47.7% 39.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 20.3% 15.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 2.3% 2.2% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

679
Population
20
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$77,813
Median household income
$28,868
Per capita income
$151,200
Median home value
$831
Median monthly rent
90.3%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
10.3%
Unemployment
262
Housing units
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
9
35
5–9
22
58
10–14
35
34
15–19
21
4
20–24
2
32
25–34
19
53
35–44
33
47
45–54
29
13
55–59
8
24
60–64
14
73
65–74
44
33
75–84
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1820430.0%
18 and over47570.0%
65 and over17125.2%
Median age41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%
Two or more races 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
GroupCount%
White64791.1%
Two or more races324.5%
Hispanic or Latino314.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.7% 42.9% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 47.7% 39.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 20.3% 15.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 2.3% 2.2% 5.2%
Under $10k 0.4%
$15k–$25k 7.2%
$25k–$35k 15.2%
$35k–$50k 4.7%
$50k–$75k 22.0%
$75k–$100k 37.2%
$100k–$150k 11.2%
$200k+ 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.4%
$15k–$25k7.2%
$25k–$35k15.2%
$35k–$50k4.7%
$50k–$75k22.0%
$75k–$100k37.2%
$100k–$150k11.2%
$200k+2.2%
Median income$77,813

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 17.6%
$100k–$150k 31.2%
$150k–$200k 26.8%
$200k–$300k 19.6%
$300k–$500k 4.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$151,200
Median rent / month$831
Owner occupied90.3%
Renter occupied9.7%
Vacant4.2%
Single-family detached99.0%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes0.7%
Median rooms7.4
Avg household size (owned)2.33

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.9%
2000–200917.0%
1990–19995.2%
1980–198921.1%
1970–197917.6%
1960–19691.7%
1950–19591.4%
1940–19496.2%
1939 or earlier22.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.1%
2 bedrooms15.2%
3 bedrooms36.0%
4 bedrooms44.3%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle18.4%
2 vehicles28.2%
3 or more53.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.9%
Electricity18.4%
Propane / LP gas55.2%
Fuel oil0.4%
Wood7.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12645.5%
Cohabiting couple103.6%
Male householder, no spouse9433.9%
Female householder, no spouse4717.0%
Households with children under 189534.3%
Households with seniors (65+)16258.5%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.7%11.8%
Married45.7%61.3%
Separated0.0%1.0%
Widowed6.7%25.0%
Divorced24.0%1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 6.8%
HS graduate 41.3%
Some college, no degree 14.0%
Associate's degree 13.8%
Bachelor's degree 9.9%
Graduate / professional 13.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.8%
Bachelor's or higher23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten126.6%
Elementary school13373.1%
High school3418.7%
College / grad school31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.2%
Manufacturing 13.8%
Agriculture & mining 13.0%
Construction 7.5%
Transportation & utilities 7.1%
Finance & real estate 7.1%
Retail trade 4.3%
Other services 4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%
Information 3.2%
Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.3%
Service7.1%
Sales & office10.3%
Natural resources & construction21.7%
Production & transportation16.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.4%
Government30.8%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers2.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.7%
Carpool15.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk12.3%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)17.6

Poverty

All people 3.5%
Under 18 years 3.4%
18 and over 3.6%
Married-couple families 0.8%
Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security58.5%
Retirement income36.8%
Supplemental Security1.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.2%
High blood pressure35.7%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.8%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.6%
Depression21.6%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health15.5%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.4%
Visited dentist64.8%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss14.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans224.6%
Disability%
Any disability12.1%
Under 181.5%
18–64 years5.9%
65 and over35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance87.9%
Public insurance35.6%
No insurance1.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only65496.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)679100.0%
Born in same state679100.0%
Born in different state61690.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian11817.4%
French548%
AncestryCount%
Arab436.3%
English20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.8%
Internet access63.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45894

What city is ZIP code 45894 in?

ZIP code 45894 is primarily assigned to Venedocia, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45894 in?

ZIP code 45894 falls within Van Wert County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45894 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 45894 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 45894 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 45894 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45894 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 45894 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45894?

The median home value in ZIP code 45894 is $151,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 45894 in?

ZIP code 45894 observes the EST timezone.

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