| City: | Osgood, Ohio |
| County: | Darke County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:53:21 PM |
| Population: | 284 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 419 / 567 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.3393, -84.4955 |
| Land Area: | 0.335 sq mi |
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Osgood sits in Darke County, Ohio, a compact village covering just half a square mile in the state's western farmland. With 284 residents and 105 households, it's a tight-knit community where nearly everyone owns their home. Homeownership runs at 88%, and the median home value of $225,000 puts it solidly middle-class for rural Ohio.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Despite having both city and rural carrier routes operating from the post office, there's no alternative delivery option. Residents pick up their mail at the post office or don't get it at all. The facility maintains 113 PO Boxes for 105 local households, giving it a 1.08 adoption rate. That slight surplus means the Osgood post office serves a few families from surrounding areas who use it as their mailing address.
Street names tell the story of a traditional Ohio village grid: W Main St, E Main St, Church St, Washington St, North St, Water St. These aren't subdivisions or cul-de-sacs. They're the bones of a town platted generations ago. The median age of 35.5 years suggests young families, not retirees. Median household income tops $100,000, well above Ohio's average.
What makes Osgood unusual isn't its size or demographics. It's the combination of relative affluence with mandatory PO Box service. This isn't a remote mountain community or desert outpost. It's a prosperous small village where the postal infrastructure never evolved past the post office pickup window.
Classic Ohio village street grid with Main, Church, Washington, and other traditional names typical of 19th-century town planning.
ZIP Code 45351 has 284 residents and 105 households (average 2.70 persons per household). The median age is 35.5 years, younger than the state (39.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.9% male and 46.1% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.8%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 284Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 328Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 847.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $101,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 105Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $223,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.51Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 222 | 220 | 236 | 219 | 273 | 261 | 227 | 212 | 255 | 220 | 346 | 325 | 384 | 328 |
| Decennial Census | 274 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 284 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.5
Male Median Age: 31.5
Female Median Age: 39.8
| 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 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Female | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 28 | 26 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 23 | 13 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 10 |
| White: | 272 | 97.49% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 2.51% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 279 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 153 | 53.87% | 31.5 years |
| Females: | 131 | 46.13% | 39.8 years |
| Total: | 284 | 100% | 35.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 328 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 328 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 328 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $101,875, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $55,312 (118.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,875. Family households earn a median of $122,000 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $122,000). By gender, male median income is $76,429 and female is $45,500, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $30,929 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.9%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (35.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,563 | $53,750 | $52,031 | $54,167 | $58,750 | $66,250 | $62,500 | $71,250 | $60,000 | $80,833 | $86,458 | $91,875 | $100,417 | $101,875 |
| Median Family Income | $59,038 | $59,688 | $70,000 | $76,667 | $80,625 | $91,250 | $83,750 | $86,250 | $86,563 | $90,625 | $104,375 | $99,375 | $119,464 | $122,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,563 | $34,000 | $38,750 | $39,167 | $39,167 | $37,917 | $38,125 | $26,250 | $24,583 | $46,250 | $37,500 | $36,250 | $33,438 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $39,375 | $45,000 | $48,125 | $50,227 | $0 | $50,781 | $53,333 | $55,000 | $55,938 | $55,313 | $60,750 | $62,500 | $78,750 | $76,429 |
| Median Female Income | $26,875 | $33,750 | $30,375 | $31,111 | $0 | $36,250 | $34,000 | $48,750 | $48,750 | $40,750 | $40,156 | $44,250 | $47,250 | $45,500 |
| Employed: | 184 | 74.49% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.40% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 62 | 25.10% |
| Total: | 247 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 57 | 30.98% |
| Service: | 13 | 7.07% |
| Sales and Office: | 27 | 14.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 22 | 11.96% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 65 | 35.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 184 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $223,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $117,900 (111.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,400. The median gross rent is $1,000, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $381 (61.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $325. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.33% (52.22% with a mortgage, 47.78% free-and-clear) and renters 16.67% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,800 | $128,600 | $119,200 | $115,800 | $128,100 | $133,900 | $145,500 | $151,300 | $158,300 | $171,900 | $177,300 | $197,200 | $225,000 | $223,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 50.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 50.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $619 | $606 | $625 | $650 | $725 | $700 | $686 | $713 | $675 | $710 | $705 | $788 | $814 | $1,000 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 47 | 43.52% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 43 | 39.81% |
| Renter Occupied: | 18 | 16.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 108 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 108 | 93.10% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 6.90% |
| Total Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 97 | 83.62% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 19 | 16.38% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 93.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 16.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 4.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.48%). College enrollment is 19.05%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 6.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 64 | 33.51% |
| Some college, no degree: | 36 | 18.85% |
| Associate's degree: | 38 | 19.90% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 22 | 11.52% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 18 | 9.42% |
| Total: | 191 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 178 | 93.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 40 | 20.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 306 | 84.53% |
| Public Insurance: | 55 | 15.19% |
| No Insurance: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Total: | 362 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 361 | 99.72% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
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: | 4 | 3.81% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 53 | 50.48% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 28 | 26.67% |
| College or graduate school: | 20 | 19.05% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 3.81% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 81 | 77.14% |
ZIP Code 45351 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 221 people with an annual payroll of $10,071,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 137Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,432,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,071,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 221Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45351 is located in Darke County, Ohio, within the Greenville, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24820) and Ohio's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 52,959 people, about 0.54% of whom live in ZIP Code 45351. It covers 0.335 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Greenville, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 24820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 52,959Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.335 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2450.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3958912Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Osgood village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45351 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.