45899 ZIP Code — Wren, OH

Van Wert County, Ohio

ZIP code 45899 is located in Wren, Ohio, within Van Wert County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 45899

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 $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,750. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% 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 45899 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

201

population

0.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45899 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45899

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45899. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wren	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	201
Population density	744 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	0.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8005
Longitude	-84.7746
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	48.8%	42.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	39.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	15.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

201

Population

744

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$28,128

Per capita income

$80,000

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

6.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	53	26.4%
18 and over	148	73.6%
65 and over	40	19.9%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Two or more races 2.8%

Other race 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	190	90%
Hispanic or Latino	10	4.7%
Two or more races	6	2.8%
Other race	5	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	42.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	39.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	15.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 23.1%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	23.1%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 56.7%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,000
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	24.1%
1939 or earlier	42.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	47.4%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	75.6%
Fuel oil	9.0%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	40	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	3	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	15	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	20	25.6%
Households with children under 18	23	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	27	34.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	17.1%
Married	51.4%	48.8%
Separated	5.6%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	12.2%
Divorced	20.8%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	14.6%
Elementary school	30	62.5%
High school	6	12.5%
College / grad school	5	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.0%

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Construction 11.2%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 5.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	32.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	191	95.0%
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)	201	100.0%
Born in same state	201	100.0%
Born in different state	86	42.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	12.4%
Arab	9	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45899

What city is ZIP code 45899 in?

ZIP code 45899 is primarily assigned to Wren, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45899 in?

ZIP code 45899 falls within Van Wert County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45899?

6% 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 45899?

The median home value in ZIP code 45899 is $80,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 45899?

ZIP code 45899 has an estimated population of 201 residents, with a density of 753 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45899?

The median household income in ZIP code 45899 is $58,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45899 in?

ZIP code 45899 observes the EST timezone.