| City: | Palestine, Ohio |
| County: | Darke County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:53:22 PM |
| Population: | 183 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 326 / 937 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.0499, -84.7451 |
| Land Area: | 0.148 sq mi |
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Palestine is a tiny village in western Darke County, Ohio, occupying just 0.15 square miles. With 183 residents and 81 households, it's classified as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery option across the village territory.
Despite the PO Box classification, Palestine has limited street delivery through a mix of one city carrier route and one rural route. The Palestine post office maintains 85 PO Boxes, slightly more than the 81 local households, suggesting some boxes serve nearby farms or small businesses. Eight business delivery points support 5 establishments employing 27 people.
Palestine is predominantly a working-class village. Median household income stands at $63,542, with per capita income of $27,914. Transportation and warehousing dominate employment, with 91 workers in this sector out of a small workforce. Only 0.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, one of the lowest rates in Ohio.
The village preserves historic small-town character. Of 89 total housing units, 76 were built before 1939, representing 85% of the housing stock. Streets follow a simple grid: N Main St and S Main St form the spine, with W Cross St (8 addresses), Lynn St (6 addresses), and E Cross St (6 addresses) as the main cross streets. Nature-named lanes (Cherry, Pine, Walnut, Hickory) add to the residential fabric. Median home value is $62,500, with median gross rent at $750. The population is 97% white, with a median age of 35.3 years.
Palestine is a PO Box Only Zone. PO Box delivery is recommended for all mail.
Simple grid layout with Main St spine and Cross St intersections, plus nature-named residential lanes.
ZIP Code 45352 has 183 residents and 81 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 35.3 years, younger than the state (39.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 183Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 173Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,236.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $62,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 81Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $62,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.26Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 214 | 168 | 183 | 181 | 205 | 229 | 227 | 242 | 242 | 252 | 217 | 207 | 177 | 173 |
| Decennial Census | 208 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 183 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.3
Male Median Age: 39.5
Female Median Age: 33
| 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 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 5 | 1 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 4 | 16 | 24 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| White: | 177 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 177 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 87 | 47.54% | 39.5 years |
| Females: | 96 | 52.46% | 33.0 years |
| Total: | 183 | 100% | 35.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 171 | 98.84% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 1.16% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 173 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 173 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $62,500, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $36,250 (138.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,250. Family households earn a median of $58,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,750). By gender, male median income is $66,875 and female is $35,739, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $31,136 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 76.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (46.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,250 | $41,667 | $40,446 | $37,250 | $36,458 | $31,250 | $34,861 | $40,000 | $36,250 | $44,583 | $46,875 | $48,542 | $63,542 | $62,500 |
| Median Family Income | $39,853 | $54,375 | $41,696 | $40,625 | $40,972 | $31,923 | $42,083 | $55,625 | $48,750 | $58,750 | $44,464 | $47,917 | $55,000 | $58,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,756 | $27,813 | $23,125 | $24,643 | $24,643 | $27,083 | $29,375 | $31,563 | $29,643 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $73,125 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $44,375 | $40,000 | $35,625 | $31,250 | $0 | $30,703 | $31,750 | $37,917 | $39,107 | $43,958 | $44,375 | $51,250 | $64,750 | $66,875 |
| Median Female Income | $35,833 | $35,938 | $35,714 | $23,500 | $0 | $26,500 | $24,375 | $24,375 | $26,750 | $30,455 | $30,682 | $33,452 | $36,190 | $35,739 |
| Employed: | 97 | 72.93% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 2.26% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 33 | 24.81% |
| Total: | 133 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7 | 7.22% |
| Service: | 26 | 26.80% |
| Sales and Office: | 9 | 9.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 10.31% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 45 | 46.39% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 97 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $62,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $1,600 (2.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,500. The median gross rent is $785, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $247 (45.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.44% (22.00% with a mortgage, 78.00% free-and-clear) and renters 30.56% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $60,400 | $60,800 | $60,900 | $65,400 | $71,400 | $61,300 | $62,200 | $58,800 | $60,500 | $53,100 | $53,300 | $66,700 | $62,500 | $62,000 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 9.09% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 68.18% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 13.64% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2 | 9.09% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $538 | $525 | $531 | $525 | $547 | $642 | $588 | $616 | $665 | $665 | $667 | $730 | $750 | $785 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 11 | 15.28% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 39 | 54.17% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22 | 30.56% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 72 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 72 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 72 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 63 | 87.50% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7 | 9.72% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 2.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 72 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.60% 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 92.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.97%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 1 | 0.79% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 7.14% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 82 | 65.08% |
| Some college, no degree: | 27 | 21.43% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 3.97% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.59% |
| Total: | 126 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 116 | 92.06% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 1.59% |
| Private Insurance: | 127 | 66.49% |
| Public Insurance: | 55 | 28.80% |
| No Insurance: | 9 | 4.71% |
| Total: | 191 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 182 | 95.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.6% | 9.8% | 18.6% | 19.6% | 28.3% | 32.3% | 21.8% | 7.5% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 4.7% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 12.9% |
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: | 3 | 9.68% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 6.45% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 22 | 70.97% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 12.90% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 16.13% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 28 | 90.32% |
ZIP Code 45352 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $271,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 89Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $58,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $271,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45352 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 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 45352. It covers 0.148 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: | 0.148 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: | 3959598Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Palestine village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45352 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 February 1, 2026.