| City: | Elgin, Ohio |
| County: | Van Wert County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:40 PM |
| Population: | 39 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 419 / 567 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7402, -84.4766 |
| Land Area: | 0.079 sq mi |
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Elgin, Ohio is one of the smallest communities with its own ZIP code in Van Wert County. Just 39 people live here across 14 households, all of them owner-occupied homes. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, Elgin has no post office facility and maintains no PO boxes. Mail arrives via city carrier route along Sands Road, the community's single street.
This isn't a typical PO Box ZIP. The classification appears to be a legacy designation from USPS database systems that doesn't match current reality. All mail is delivered to street addresses, and the territory falls within the boundaries of neighboring ZIP 45894. The classification reflects historical postal organization rather than present-day service patterns.
Elgin's housing stock tells a story of deep roots. Of the 46 adults living here, 28 reside in homes built before 1939. That's 61% of the community in pre-World War II structures. With a median household income of $88,553 and median home value of $114,300, Elgin is a stable, working-class community where residents have chosen to stay in older homes rather than build new.
The community consists entirely of families and working-age adults. There are no children under 18, one resident aged 18-24, and no one over 65 in the Census count. Median age is 43.5 years. Transportation to work is primarily by carpool (21 workers) rather than driving alone (2 workers). The largest employment sector is transportation, warehousing, and utilities (37 workers), suggesting many residents work in regional logistics or manufacturing.
Mail to Elgin uses standard street addressing:
[Name]
[Number] Sands Rd
Elgin, OH 45838Single street community with minimal delivery infrastructure.
ZIP Code 45838 has 39 residents and 14 households (average 2.79 persons per household). The median age is 43.5 years, older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.0% male and 59.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.4%, 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: | 39Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 72Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 493.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $91,181Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 14Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $115,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.79Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 25 | 35 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 58 | 57 | 66 | 49 | 129 | 100 | 99 | 71 | 72 |
| Decennial Census | 50 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.5
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 51.5
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 16 | 41.03% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 23 | 58.97% | 51.5 years |
| Total: | 39 | 100% | 43.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 72 | 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: | 72 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 72 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $91,181, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $54,931 (151.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $72,223. Family households earn a median of $91,319 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $91,319). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $33,819, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $33,819 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 85.4%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (51.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,250 | $33,750 | $38,125 | $37,083 | $37,500 | $37,500 | $35,625 | $0 | $18,958 | $73,125 | $78,375 | $83,561 | $88,553 | $91,181 |
| Median Family Income | $36,250 | $33,750 | $38,125 | $37,083 | $37,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $73,500 | $78,750 | $83,788 | $88,684 | $91,319 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $53,125 | $7,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,477 | $36,477 | $41,591 | $41,477 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $22,500 | $23,333 | $21,667 | $20,833 | $0 | $21,250 | $23,438 | $0 | $0 | $29,500 | $29,408 | $32,171 | $33,816 | $33,819 |
| Employed: | 39 | 81.25% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 4.17% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 7 | 14.58% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 20 | 51.28% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 48.72% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 39 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $115,600, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $9,300 (8.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $106,300 | $78,300 | $120,800 | $112,500 | $90,000 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 | $21,900 | $83,300 | $87,100 | $98,200 | $114,300 | $115,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 21 | 77.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4 | 14.81% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 7.41% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 27 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 27 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 27 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 88.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 9.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 4.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 21.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (60.00%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 6.52% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4 | 8.70% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 28.26% |
| Associate's degree: | 26 | 56.52% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 43 | 93.48% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 64 | 86.49% |
| Public Insurance: | 7 | 9.46% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 4.05% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 71 | 95.95% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.0% | 45.5% | 33.3% | 27.3% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 40.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 15 | 60.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 45838 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: | 0Source: 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 |
ZIP Code 45838 is located in Van Wert County, Ohio, within the Van Wert, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46780) and Ohio's 5th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 28,744 people, about 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 45838. It covers 0.079 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Van Wert, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 28,744Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.079 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5626.47 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3924794Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Elgin village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45838 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.