ZIP Code 45361 in Potsdam, OH

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Potsdam, Ohio
County:Miami County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:53:29 PM
Population:225 [See All]
Area Codes:326 / 937
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.9634, -84.4175
Land Area:0.446 sq mi
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45361 Potsdam, OH - Small Village in Miami County

ZIP Code 45361, Potsdam

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationMiami County, OH
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population225
Households86
PO Boxes46 (53% adoption)
Median Age42.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 45337
Key Facts
  • Potsdam is a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery options available
  • The post office maintains 46 PO Boxes for 86 local households, covering about 54% of homes
  • This ZIP has a point location rather than defined territory, sitting within the larger 45337 ZIP code area
  • Over half of workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities
  • About 31% of residents work from home, well above the national average
  • Home ownership is high at 80%, with median home values around $116,700

Community Overview

Potsdam is a small village in Miami County, Ohio, about 14 miles from Dayton. With just 225 residents and 86 households, it's a compact crossroads community. Despite its PO Box classification, the ZIP does include some carrier routes for both city and rural delivery.

PO Box Only Delivery Zone

This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery method for addresses within this ZIP code. The Potsdam post office maintains 46 PO Boxes serving the local population. With 86 households and 46 boxes, about 54% of homes rely on a PO Box for mail.

Geographic Context

The village has a point-based ZIP boundary rather than defined territory. It sits within the larger 45337 (Gettysburg) ZIP code area. Street names are minimal: N Main St, W Cross St, and S State Route 721 make up the entire address grid.

Demographics and Economy

Potsdam's residents are primarily working-class. Median household income is $60,625, and home values average $116,700. About 80% of households own their homes. An unusually high share of workers (over half) are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. About 31% work from home. The median age is 42.5 years.

Street Name Patterns

Traditional Grid State Highway

Only three streets in the ZIP: a traditional Main Street and Cross Street layout plus State Route 721.

Nearby Areas

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 45361 has 225 residents and 86 households (average 2.62 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, slightly older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.3% male and 46.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:225Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:253Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:504.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$66,250Source: Census ACS
Households:86Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$124,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.62Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--320301276275326310338328305338302381325253
Decennial Census288------------------225--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.5

Male Median Age: 38.5

Female Median Age: 46.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male148794768112106766423
Female17711577349711962522
Total151514209141311521171716128945
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:21896.89%
Black:20.89%
Hispanic:*31.33%
Asian:20.89%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:225100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:12053.33%38.5 years
Females:10546.67%46.3 years
Total:225100%42.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:24898.02%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:51.98%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:253100%
Total Native Population:253100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $66,250, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $33,977 (105.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,406. Family households earn a median of $63,438 versus $59,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $4,063). By gender, male median income is $61,250 and female is $34,500, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $26,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.7%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$32,273$34,934$33,889$36,250$45,278$45,000$47,083$55,833$49,844$48,393$51,875$53,750$60,625$66,250
Median Family Income$35,673$36,250$34,141$46,406$60,511$60,313$61,667$64,318$63,409$57,500$53,750$55,000$63,750$63,438
Median NonFamily Income$19,250$19,688$23,750$28,333$28,250$34,375$34,583$33,750$34,464$33,958$36,750$39,250$39,063$59,375
Median Male Income$35,536$35,521$35,417$41,250$0$39,250$39,643$36,974$39,063$39,167$44,583$55,500$59,375$61,250
Median Female Income$17,500$25,313$23,750$22,500$0$41,250$49,688$51,563$48,750$29,375$27,750$28,750$30,750$34,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:13065.66%
Unemployed:105.05%
Not In Labor Force:5829.29%
Total:198100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1410.77%
Service:2620.00%
Sales and Office:3426.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1612.31%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4030.77%
Total Civilian Employed Population:130100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $124,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $26,200 (26.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,700. The median gross rent is $1,604, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $255 (18.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $793. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.91% (59.70% with a mortgage, 40.30% free-and-clear) and renters 22.09% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$98,100$108,300$96,700$77,800$87,500$87,700$93,300$102,300$100,600$97,500$104,600$117,900$116,700$124,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:315.79%
$1,000 to $1,499:421.05%
$1,500 to $1,999:1263.16%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:19100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$1,349$1,031$592$765$775$775$821$847$811$933$1,161$1,286$1,307$1,604
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4046.51%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2731.40%
Renter Occupied:1922.09%
Total Occupied Housing Units:86100%

Occupied Housing Units:8695.56%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):44.44%
Total Housing Units:90100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8493.33%
Multi-Family Units:44.44%
Other Units:22.22%
Total Housing Units:90100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 12.80% 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 89.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 18.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.00 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 high school (36.49%). College enrollment is 24.32%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:21.35%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:149.46%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7248.65%
Some college, no degree:2013.51%
Associate's degree:2114.19%
Bachelor's degree:1510.14%
Graduate or professional degree:42.70%
Total:148100%
High school or higher:13289.19%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1912.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:18161.99%
Public Insurance:10435.62%
No Insurance:72.40%
Total:292100%
Has Health Insurance:28597.60%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty1.4%8.0%12.3%16.4%13.3%13.9%9.5%5.1%12.2%13.8%21.5%25.0%20.2%13.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:810.81%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2128.38%
High school (grades 9-12):2736.49%
College or graduate school:1824.32%
Total:74100%
Early Childhood:810.81%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4864.86%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 45361 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:49Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 45361 is located in Miami County, Ohio, within the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19430) and Ohio's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 45361. It covers 0.446 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:19430Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Dayton-Springfield, OH MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.446 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:3964430Source: Census
Place Name:Potsdam village; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


45362 | | 45360

Schools in ZIP Code 45361


We could not locate which school district 45361 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.

Franklin Monroe Elementary School 8591 Oakes Rd
Arcanum, OH 45304
District: Franklin Monroe Local School DistrictNearby
Franklin Monroe High School 8591 Oakes Rd
Arcanum, OH 45304
District: Franklin Monroe Local School DistrictNearby
Milton-Union Middle School 7630 Milton Potsdam Rd
West Milton, OH 45383
District: Milton-Union Exempted Village School DistrictNearby
Milton-Union High School 7640 Milton Potsdam Rd
West Milton, OH 45383
District: Milton-Union Exempted Village School DistrictNearby
Milton-Union Elementary School 7620 Milton Potsdam Rd
West Milton, OH 45383
District: Milton-Union Exempted Village School DistrictNearby
Troy Christian Schools 700 S Dorset Rd, Troy Christian Schools, Troy Chri
Troy, OH 45373
District: Private SchoolNearby
Troy Christian High School 700 S Dorset Rd
Troy, OH 45373
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Miami Montessori School 86 Troy Town Dr
Troy, OH 45373
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 45361


Miami Valley Career Technology Center 6800 Hoke Rd
Englewood, OH 45315
Type: Post Secondary
Ohio Business College-Dayton-Driving Academy 5450 Salem Avenue
Trotwood, OH 45426
Type: Post Secondary
Hobart Institute Of Welding Technology 400 Trade Square East
Troy, OH 45373-2400
Type: Post Secondary
United Theological Seminary 4501 Denlinger Rd.
Dayton, OH 45426-2308
Type: Post Secondary
Creative Images Institute Of Cosmetology-North Dayton 7535 Poe Avenue
Dayton, OH 45414
Type: Post Secondary
Perfections Beauty Colleges 7809 Waynetowne Blvd
Dayton, OH 45424
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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