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Van Wert County
Willshire, OH
45898
45898 ZIP Code — Willshire, OH
Van Wert County, Ohio
ZIP code 45898 is located in
Willshire ,
Ohio ,
within Van Wert County .
It covers approximately 29.22 square miles and serves a population of
779 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 419 .
About ZIP code 45898
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 $92,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 45898 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
779
Population density
27 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
161
Geography
Land area
29.22 sq mi
Water area
0.16 sq mi
Latitude
40.7280
Longitude
-84.7457
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
419
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.2%
42.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
27.3%
39.0%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
11.1%
15.9%
20.0%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.2%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$51,000
Median household income
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 131 16.8% 18 and over 648 83.2% 65 and over 196 25.2% Median age 51.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 748 94.1% Two or more races 22 2.8% Hispanic or Latino 16 2% Asian 4 0.5% Black or African American 3 0.4% Other race 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.2%
42.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
27.3%
39.0%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
11.1%
15.9%
20.0%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.2%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.3% $10k–$15k 5.1% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 14.6% $35k–$50k 21.4% $50k–$75k 12.9% $75k–$100k 22.6% $100k–$150k 12.9% $150k–$200k 1.7% $200k+ 0.6% Median income $51,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $92,900 Median rent / month $767 Owner occupied 88.6% Renter occupied 11.4% Vacant 16.1% Single-family detached 86.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.8% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.3% 2000–2009 3.6% 1990–1999 5.3% 1980–1989 2.2% 1970–1979 11.8% 1960–1969 23.0% 1950–1959 4.6% 1940–1949 8.2% 1939 or earlier 36.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.2% 2 bedrooms 14.1% 3 bedrooms 58.0% 4 bedrooms 23.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 29.4% 2 vehicles 28.6% 3 or more 40.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 51.4% Electricity 33.1% Propane / LP gas 6.6% Fuel oil 2.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 174 49.7% Cohabiting couple 32 9.1% Male householder, no spouse 36 10.3% Female householder, no spouse 108 30.9% Households with children under 18 69 19.7% Households with seniors (65+) 136 38.9% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.5% 23.5% Married 65.2% 52.3% Separated 0.0% 0.3% Widowed 0.7% 13.9% Divorced 13.6% 10.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.2% Bachelor's or higher 17.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 11 7.0% Elementary school 89 56.3% High school 31 19.6% College / grad school 27 17.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Professional & management
1.7%
Public administration
1.2%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.1% Service 12.8% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 9.6% Production & transportation 38.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 90.4% Government 4.3% Self-employed 4.1% Unpaid family workers 1.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.9% Carpool 7.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.3% Other means 3.8% Avg commute (minutes) 27.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
32.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.3% Retirement income 44.9% Supplemental Security 6.6% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 8.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 34.9% High cholesterol 33.0% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 28.0% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 17.2% No physical activity 26.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.5% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 15.4% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 12.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 63.1% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 16.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 16.6% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 13.1% 65 and over 33.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.9% Public insurance 46.7% No insurance 6.9% Uninsured under 19 6.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 761 97.7% Spanish 1 0.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 772 99.1% Born in same state 769 98.7% Born in different state 479 61.5% Foreign born 3 0.4% Naturalized citizen 7 0.9% Not a US citizen 7 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 68 8.7% Arab 59 7.6% Italian 55 7.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 8 1% English 6 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.9% Internet access 83.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45898
What city is ZIP code 45898 in?
ZIP code 45898 is primarily assigned to Willshire, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45898 in?
ZIP code 45898 falls within Van Wert County, Ohio.
Does ZIP code 45898 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 45898 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 45898 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 45898 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 45898 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 45898 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45898?
The median home value in ZIP code 45898 is $92,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 45898 in?
ZIP code 45898 observes the EST timezone.
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