45896 ZIP Code — Waynesfield, OH

Auglaize County, Ohio

ZIP code 45896 is located in Waynesfield, Ohio, within Auglaize County. It covers approximately 36.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,684 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45896

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 $124,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,362. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% 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 26 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45896 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,684

population

36.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45896 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45896

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45896. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waynesfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45850 Harrod (7.2 mi) 43331 Lakeview (7.4 mi) 43310 Belle Center (8.3 mi) 45812 Alger (8.4 mi) 43348 Russells Point (10 mi) 45804 Lima (11 mi) 43333 Lewistown (11.4 mi) 45895 Wapakoneta (11.8 mi) 45806 Lima (12 mi) 43324 Huntsville (12.3 mi) 45801 Lima (12.9 mi) 45810 Ada (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,684
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	36.90 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.6064
Longitude	-83.9242
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	43.7%	35.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	37.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	24.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,684

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$57,362

Median household income

$39,351

Per capita income

$124,300

Median home value

$653

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

627

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

105

25–34

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

150

65–74

162

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	17.5%
18 and over	1,390	82.5%
65 and over	383	22.7%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,608	94.6%
Two or more races	41	2.4%
Black or African American	17	1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.9%
Asian	9	0.5%
Other race	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	35.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	37.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	24.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$57,362

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,300
Median rent / month	$653
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	62.3%
Fuel oil	5.9%
Wood	5.9%
No fuel used	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	382	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	106	15.3%
Male householder, no spouse	103	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	101	14.6%
Households with children under 18	131	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	277	40.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	16.5%
Married	60.1%	62.5%
Separated	2.7%	0.1%
Widowed	4.2%	9.8%
Divorced	6.3%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.6%
Kindergarten	22	7.1%
Elementary school	170	55.0%
High school	53	17.2%
College / grad school	56	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.0%

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Retail trade 8.4%

Construction 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 1.9%

Professional & management 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 16.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	19.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	30.9%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,642	97.5%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,672	99.3%
Born in same state	1,657	98.4%
Born in different state	1,485	88.2%
Foreign born	15	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.7%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	186	11%
French	148	8.8%
Arab	75	4.5%
Norwegian	43	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	1.1%
English	13	0.8%
Polish	11	0.7%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45896

What city is ZIP code 45896 in?

ZIP code 45896 is primarily assigned to Waynesfield, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45896 in?

ZIP code 45896 falls within Auglaize County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45896?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 45896 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 45896 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45896?

The median home value in ZIP code 45896 is $124,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 45896?

ZIP code 45896 has an estimated population of 1,684 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45896 in?

ZIP code 45896 observes the EST timezone.