ZIP Code 45802 in Lima, OH

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Lima, Ohio
County:Allen County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:56:14 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:419 / 567
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.7425, -84.1053
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45802 Lima, OH - Commercial Business District

ZIP Code 45802, Lima

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationAllen County, OH
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points393 (1 homes, 236 businesses)
PO Boxes156
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 45801
Key Facts
  • This ZIP has zero residential population. It exists solely to serve a commercial business district in Lima.
  • All 35 businesses and their 1,153 employees are concentrated on W High St, using UNIT numbers to differentiate tenants.
  • The post office provides 156 PO Boxes and 236 business delivery points for this commercial location.
  • ZIP 45802 is a point location fully enclosed within Lima's main ZIP code (45801).
  • Street delivery isn't an alternative here because there are no residences. This is a business-only mail zone.

A Business ZIP Within Lima

ZIP code 45802 serves a specific commercial location within Lima, Ohio rather than a residential neighborhood. With zero census population and only a point location enclosed by the main Lima ZIP (45801), this isn't a place where people live. It's a place where they work. The 35 business establishments here employ 1,153 workers.

One Street, One Location

All 101 street delivery records point to a single address: W High St. The building uses UNIT designators for its tenants, suggesting a large office complex or commercial building. This concentration on one street explains why USPS assigned it a separate PO Box classification.

PO Box and Business Services

The post office maintains 156 PO Boxes alongside 236 business delivery points. These boxes serve the workers and companies in this commercial district. Because the ZIP contains no residences, mail delivery here is entirely business-focused.

How It Fits Into Lima

Lima's main ZIP code (45801) surrounds this commercial pocket. Residents in the broader Lima area receive street delivery through 45801, while 45802 handles the concentrated business mail needs of this W High St location. It's a common postal arrangement for major employment centers within larger cities.

Street Name Patterns

Single Commercial Address

One street serves all delivery points, indicating a concentrated business complex.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 45802 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 33 business establishments, employing about 1,104 people with an annual payroll of $81,196,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:988Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:33Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$22,549,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$81,196,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,104Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 45802 is located in Allen County, Ohio, within the Lima, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30620) and Ohio's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 106,331 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 45802. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lima, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:30620Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:106,331Source: Census
MSA:Lima, OH MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


45804 | | 45801

Schools in ZIP Code 45802


We could not locate which school district 45802 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.

West Central Learning Academy II 522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
District: UnknownNearby
Lima Hs - Preschool 1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
District: Lima City School DistrictNearby
Lima Senior High School 1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
District: Lima City School DistrictNearby
Heir Force Community School 150 W Grand Ave
Lima, OH 45801
District: UnknownNearby
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 338 W Kibby St
Lima, OH 45804
District: Lima City School DistrictNearby
High Road School Of Lima 71 Town Sq
Lima, OH 45801
District: Private SchoolNearby
High Road School Of Lima 71 N Main St
Lima, OH 45801
District: Private SchoolNearby
High Road School Of Lima 71 N Main St
Lima, OH 45801
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 45802


University Of Northwestern Ohio 1441 N Cable Rd
Lima, OH 45805
Type: Post Secondary
Ohio State Beauty Academy 1760 N. Eastown Rd.
Lima, OH 45807
Type: Post Secondary
Apollo Career Center 3325 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806-1497
Type: Post Secondary
James A. Rhodes State College 4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
Type: Post Secondary
Dayton School Of Medical Massage-Lima 3325 Shawnee Rd.
Lima, OH 45806
Type: Post Secondary
Ohio State University-Lima Campus 4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov