| City: | Bettsville, Ohio |
| County: | Seneca County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:49:38 PM |
| Population: | 679 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 419 / 567 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.2389, -83.2352 |
| Land Area: | 1.138 sq mi |
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Bettsville is a small village in northwest Ohio's Seneca County, covering just 0.63 square miles. With 679 residents and 324 households, it's a compact residential community where nearly everyone relies on PO Boxes for mail delivery. The post office maintains 330 PO Boxes, slightly more than the number of local households.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist here, even though the ZIP includes two rural carrier routes serving surrounding areas. For residents and businesses in Bettsville proper, picking up mail at the post office is the only option. The village has 12 business establishments employing 112 people locally.
Bettsville is primarily a working-class community. Median household income sits at $62,794, and 78% of residents own their homes. The median home value is $101,100, typical for rural northwest Ohio. With a median age of 43.1 years, it's an established community rather than a retirement destination or college town.
The village layout includes traditional street names like State Street, Union Street, and Washington Street. State Route 590 runs through the area, connecting to larger towns nearby. Only 7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, well below state and national averages. Most workers commute elsewhere, with transportation and warehousing employing a significant portion of the workforce.
All mail to Bettsville addresses requires a PO Box. The format is:
PO Box [number]
Bettsville, OH 44815Traditional small-town street grid with State Street as the main thoroughfare and State Route 590 connecting to nearby communities.
ZIP Code 44815 has 679 residents and 324 households (average 2.10 persons per household). The median age is 43.1 years, older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (90.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 679Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 710Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 596.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $74,688Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 324Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $112,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.10Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 596 | 591 | 568 | 608 | 558 | 594 | 591 | 630 | 607 | 644 | 688 | 811 | 762 | 710 |
| Decennial Census | 637 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 679 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.1
Male Median Age: 42.2
Female Median Age: 43.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 19 | 14 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 22 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 3 |
| Female | 13 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 27 | 27 | 16 | 21 | 31 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 13 |
| Total | 26 | 42 | 42 | 35 | 43 | 53 | 40 | 26 | 58 | 47 | 36 | 51 | 53 | 50 | 24 | 27 | 10 | 16 |
| White: | 614 | 88.35% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic:* | 56 | 8.06% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.58% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 2.16% |
| Total: | 695 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 340 | 50.07% | 42.2 years |
| Females: | 339 | 49.93% | 43.7 years |
| Total: | 679 | 100% | 43.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 662 | 93.24% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 48 | 6.76% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 6.76% |
| Total Population: | 710 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 662 | 93.24% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 48 | 6.76% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $74,688, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $32,605 (77.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,813. Family households earn a median of $78,113 versus $45,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,488). By gender, male median income is $52,222 and female is $48,750, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,472 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.2%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.5%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,083 | $42,569 | $37,813 | $37,500 | $46,458 | $45,625 | $45,625 | $52,500 | $51,875 | $51,250 | $56,471 | $61,094 | $62,794 | $74,688 |
| Median Family Income | $44,563 | $45,875 | $45,938 | $50,208 | $53,846 | $59,167 | $72,778 | $78,571 | $76,196 | $77,578 | $81,719 | $82,500 | $75,966 | $78,113 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,500 | $27,917 | $23,182 | $19,896 | $19,583 | $19,886 | $23,393 | $27,273 | $35,750 | $40,509 | $41,528 | $40,938 | $39,375 | $45,625 |
| Median Male Income | $29,904 | $30,729 | $29,643 | $32,333 | $37,250 | $36,458 | $41,458 | $44,280 | $44,438 | $45,139 | $57,054 | $62,045 | $55,000 | $52,222 |
| Median Female Income | $32,500 | $31,875 | $33,438 | $32,813 | $32,000 | $28,750 | $35,938 | $38,239 | $40,208 | $42,330 | $45,337 | $48,438 | $49,750 | $48,750 |
| Employed: | 334 | 59.01% |
| Unemployed: | 35 | 6.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 197 | 34.81% |
| Total: | 566 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 93 | 27.84% |
| Service: | 45 | 13.47% |
| Sales and Office: | 86 | 25.75% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 24 | 7.19% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 86 | 25.75% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 334 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $112,800, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $27,200 (31.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,900. The median gross rent is $708, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $166 (30.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.51% (43.82% with a mortgage, 56.18% free-and-clear) and renters 15.49% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,600 | $83,800 | $82,300 | $77,500 | $78,900 | $76,600 | $80,200 | $79,400 | $80,900 | $81,300 | $83,300 | $92,300 | $101,100 | $112,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 30 | 65.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 15.22% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 8.70% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 10.87% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $542 | $565 | $617 | $615 | $644 | $604 | $606 | $582 | $656 | $666 | $734 | $766 | $633 | $708 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 110 | 37.04% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 141 | 47.47% |
| Renter Occupied: | 46 | 15.49% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 297 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 297 | 93.10% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 22 | 6.90% |
| Total Housing Units: | 319 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 283 | 88.71% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 28 | 8.78% |
| Other Units: | 8 | 2.51% |
| Total Housing Units: | 319 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 6.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.90%). College enrollment is 25.14%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 0.63% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 48 | 10.08% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 217 | 45.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 75 | 15.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 71 | 14.92% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 53 | 11.13% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 1.89% |
| Total: | 476 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 425 | 89.29% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 62 | 13.03% |
| Private Insurance: | 503 | 58.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 346 | 39.95% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 1.96% |
| Total: | 866 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 849 | 98.04% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.1% | 12.2% | 15.0% | 8.3% | 11.0% | 8.6% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 6.3% | 4.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 1.09% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 2.19% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 84 | 45.90% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 47 | 25.68% |
| College or graduate school: | 46 | 25.14% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 3.28% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 135 | 73.77% |
ZIP Code 44815 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 98 people with an annual payroll of $5,808,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 346Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,462,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,808,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 98Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 44815 is located in Seneca County, Ohio, within the Tiffin, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45660) and Ohio's 4th and 5th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 56,745 people, about 1.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 44815. It covers 1.138 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Tiffin, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 56,745Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.138 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04,05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4664.87, 5626.47 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3906194Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bettsville village; OhioSource: Census |
ZIP Code 44815 is in the Old Fort Local School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.