🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

45891

Van Wert

ZIP Code 45891 is a standard zip code serving Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio (OH), in Van Wert County, United States. It has an estimated population of 15,275 with a median household income of $43,877. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Ohio (OH)
County: Van Wert
City: Van Wert
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 40.868900
Longitude: -84.590400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 132.24 mi²
Water Area: 0.52 mi²
Population Density: 116.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 40.982468°N, 40.771237°S, -84.435235°E, -84.746029°W

With 15,275 residents spread across 132.24 square miles, this area has a population density of 116.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

15,275

Population

75th percentile

$43,877

Median Income

35th percentile

$96,300

Median Home Value

30th percentile

132.24 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 45891 is $43,877, and the median home value is $96,300.

Housing

6,899

Total Units

6,218

Occupied Units

90.1%

Occupancy Rate

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