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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 45801 has 22,819 residents and 8,717 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 38.1 years, slightly younger than the state (39.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.1% male and 46.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (17.7%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	22,819Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	21,431Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	22,041Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	499.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$47,442Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,717Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$111,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.42Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.42Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	24,195	24,924	24,866	24,859	23,907	23,840	23,186	22,688	22,518	22,637	21,788	20,873	21,431
Decennial Census	25,303	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	22,819	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 38.1

Male Median Age: 38.2

Female Median Age: 37.9

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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	736	807	804	853	838	756	744	812	767	802	813	879	813	669	453	266	175	129
Female	699	745	723	739	697	680	669	676	650	588	608	762	704	612	455	307	187	202
Total	1,435	1,552	1,527	1,592	1,535	1,436	1,413	1,488	1,417	1,390	1,421	1,641	1,517	1,281	908	573	362	331

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	16,425	74.64%
Black:	4,035	18.34%
Hispanic:*	867	3.94%
Asian:	210	0.95%
American Indian:	79	0.36%
Hawaiian:	6	0.03%
Other:	385	1.75%
Total:	22,007	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	12,116	53.10%	38.2 years
Females:	10,703	46.90%	37.9 years
Total:	22,819	100%	38.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	20,848	97.28%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	77	0.36%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	293	1.37%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	213	2.36%
Total Population:	21,431	100%
Total Native Population:	20,925	97.64%
Total Foreign-born Population:	506	2.36%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $47,442, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,686 (36.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,405. Family households earn a median of $65,625 versus $29,483 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,142). By gender, male median income is $52,620 and female is $37,875, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,745 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.5%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (25.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$34,756	$34,134	$34,380	$34,395	$34,982	$36,566	$38,214	$40,898	$43,037	$40,062	$41,216	$44,603	$47,442
Median Family Income	$45,818	$42,769	$40,326	$40,753	$41,504	$43,502	$48,434	$51,419	$53,080	$53,243	$55,041	$62,414	$65,625
Median NonFamily Income	$17,991	$17,698	$18,330	$19,230	$20,318	$20,810	$22,127	$24,210	$25,841	$23,028	$26,075	$28,002	$29,483
Median Male Income	$37,350	$35,611	$34,114	$35,181	$32,856	$36,018	$39,528	$40,613	$42,355	$43,947	$45,724	$49,763	$52,620
Median Female Income	$30,234	$31,159	$31,692	$30,357	$27,447	$28,316	$29,311	$30,450	$30,972	$32,275	$33,494	$37,452	$37,875

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,268	54.29%
Unemployed:	672	3.94%
Not In Labor Force:	7,130	41.77%
Total:	17,070	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,095	22.60%
Service:	2,013	21.72%
Sales and Office:	2,139	23.08%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	656	7.08%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,365	25.52%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,268	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $111,600, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $27,000 (31.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,800. The median gross rent is $865, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $275 (46.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $182. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.93% (59.34% with a mortgage, 40.66% free-and-clear) and renters 45.07% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.23%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.38%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$84,600	$80,600	$78,600	$79,200	$78,300	$77,900	$77,700	$77,100	$78,800	$78,200	$81,000	$99,300	$111,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	476	12.72%
$500 to $999:	2,036	54.42%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,100	29.40%
$1,500 to $1,999:	45	1.20%
$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:	84	2.25%
Total:	3,741	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$590	$597	$623	$616	$613	$645	$635	$645	$683	$674	$724	$813	$865

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,706	32.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,854	22.33%
Renter Occupied:	3,741	45.07%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,301	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,301	88.77%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,050	11.23%
Total Housing Units:	9,351	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Single-Family Units:	7,164	76.61%
Multi-Family Units:	1,891	20.22%
Other Units:	296	3.17%
Total Housing Units:	9,351	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 11.90% 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 89.80%, which is just under the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 50.50%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 18.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.50 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 (45.41%). College enrollment is 22.92%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	311	2.14%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,172	8.06%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,881	47.34%
Some college, no degree:	3,018	20.76%
Associate's degree:	1,417	9.75%
Bachelor's degree:	1,084	7.46%
Graduate or professional degree:	652	4.49%
Total:	14,535	100%
High school or higher:	13,052	89.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,736	11.94%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	11,233	49.12%
Public Insurance:	10,141	44.35%
No Insurance:	1,494	6.53%
Total:	22,868	100%
Has Health Insurance:	21,374	93.47%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	19.0%	19.8%	19.7%	20.1%	18.6%	15.3%	15.2%	16.3%	16.7%	17.1%	20.8%	15.0%	18.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	302	6.36%
Kindergarten:	260	5.47%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,158	45.41%
High school (grades 9-12):	943	19.84%
College or graduate school:	1,089	22.92%
Total:	4,752	100%
Early Childhood:	562	11.83%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,361	70.73%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Lima, Ohio
County:	Allen County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:28:40 AM
Population:	22,819 [See All]
Area Codes:	419 / 567
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	40.7750, -84.0320
Land Area:	45.708 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/45801/zip-code-45801.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,108Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	751Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	9,859Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	7,568Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	940Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	501Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$171,107,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$645,816,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	11,257Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Lima, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:	30620Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	101,685Source: Census
MSA:	Lima, OH MSASource: Census
Land Area:	45.708 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.57 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4664.87 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3943554Source: Census
Place Name:	Lima city; OhioSource: Census

ZIP Code 45801 in Lima, OH

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 45801

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 45801

Sources & References