45895 ZIP Code — Wapakoneta, OH

Auglaize County, Ohio

ZIP code 45895 is located in Wapakoneta, Ohio, within Auglaize County. It covers approximately 187.00 square miles and serves a population of 17,655 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45895

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 $163,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,651. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45895 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,655

population

187.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45895 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45895

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45895. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wapakoneta	Acceptable
Wapakoneta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45806 Lima (7.6 mi) 45306 Botkins (8.8 mi) 45871 New Knoxville (9.1 mi) 45804 Lima (10.3 mi) 45805 Lima (10.8 mi) 45334 Jackson Center (11 mi) 45896 Waynesfield (11.8 mi) 45885 Saint Marys (12.3 mi) 43331 Lakeview (12.7 mi) 45302 Anna (13 mi) 43333 Lewistown (14.8 mi) 45887 Spencerville (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,655
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	187.00 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	40.5773
Longitude	-84.1448
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	37.7%	35.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	37.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	24.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

17,655

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$73,651

Median household income

$35,531

Per capita income

$163,000

Median home value

$822

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

6,027

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

462

Under 5

449

509

5–9

495

671

10–14

652

565

15–19

549

404

20–24

393

1,162

25–34

1,130

1,069

35–44

1,039

1,047

45–54

1,019

751

55–59

731

546

60–64

532

1,043

65–74

1,014

531

75–84

516

191

85+

185

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,011	22.7%
18 and over	13,644	77.3%
65 and over	3,480	19.7%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Two or more races 3%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,722	91.4%
Hispanic or Latino	649	3.5%
Two or more races	557	3%
Other race	300	1.6%
Black or African American	63	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	35.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	37.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	24.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$73,651

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,000
Median rent / month	$822
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.9%
Electricity	25.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,147	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	465	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,214	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,433	19.7%
Households with children under 18	2,327	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,428	33.4%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	18.6%
Married	58.6%	58.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.6%
Widowed	1.2%	9.8%
Divorced	9.6%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	251	7.0%
Kindergarten	145	4.0%
Elementary school	1,995	55.3%
High school	934	25.9%
College / grad school	285	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.8%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 7.9%

Professional & management 7.9%

Construction 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 32.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,042	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.5%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,744	94.8%
Spanish	36	0.2%
Other Indo-European	29	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,610	99.7%
Born in same state	17,556	99.4%
Born in different state	15,701	88.9%
Foreign born	54	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	45	0.3%
Not a US citizen	36	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,327	13.2%
French	1,721	9.7%
Arab	1,349	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	305	1.7%
Polish	44	0.2%
Irish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45895

What city is ZIP code 45895 in?

ZIP code 45895 is primarily assigned to Wapakoneta, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45895 in?

ZIP code 45895 falls within Auglaize County, Ohio.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45895?

The median home value in ZIP code 45895 is $163,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 45895?

ZIP code 45895 has an estimated population of 17,655 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45895?

The median household income in ZIP code 45895 is $73,651, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45895 in?

ZIP code 45895 observes the EST timezone.