| City: | Mc Guffey, Ohio |
| Names to Avoid: | Mcguffey |
| County: | Hardin County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:55 PM |
| Population: | 461 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 419 / 567 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.6850, -83.7786 |
| Land Area: | 0.349 sq mi |
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McGuffey is a small historic village in Hardin County, Ohio, where 461 residents live in just 0.37 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the village, so nearly every household relies on the post office.
The McGuffey post office maintains 182 PO Boxes for 186 households, a 98% adoption rate. With no city carrier delivery available, PO Boxes aren't optional here. The post office combines a single city carrier route with one rural route to serve this compact village, an unusual mix for such a small area.
McGuffey preserves the character of an early 20th-century railroad village. Streets follow a classic small-town grid: Main Street, Elm Street, Railroad Street, and Courtright Street (which has 13 delivery points, including some apartments). Nearly all housing dates from before 1939. Of the 205 total housing units, 198 were built before World War II.
It's a working-class community. Median household income is $49,792, and median home values are $59,500. Most residents own their homes (140 of 186 occupied units). Employment data shows something unusual: 136 workers in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, far exceeding the village's population. This indicates McGuffey residents commute to logistics or transportation jobs in the region.
Only three business establishments operate in McGuffey, employing 17 people total. The village isn't a commercial center. It's a residential community where people live, not work. The median age is 38.9 years, indicating a mix of working-age families and older residents.
To mail to McGuffey, use a PO Box address. Street delivery isn't available despite the village having defined streets. The alternate spelling "McGuffey" (one word) is recognized but not valid for mailing; use "Mc Guffey" (two words) as the official city name.
Street names follow a classic small-town pattern with Railroad Street indicating the village's historic connection to rail transportation.
ZIP Code 45859 has 461 residents and 186 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 38.9 years, about the same as the state (39.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 461Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 384Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,320.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 186Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $77,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.48Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 514 | 463 | 449 | 509 | 451 | 483 | 551 | 508 | 483 | 512 | 494 | 380 | 378 | 384 |
| Decennial Census | 495 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 461 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.9
Male Median Age: 37.4
Female Median Age: 40.3
| 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 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Female | 20 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
| Total | 36 | 33 | 39 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 39 | 40 | 29 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 10 |
| White: | 426 | 96.60% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.45% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 2.27% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.68% |
| Total: | 441 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 237 | 51.41% | 37.4 years |
| Females: | 224 | 48.59% | 40.3 years |
| Total: | 461 | 100% | 38.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 377 | 98.18% |
| 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: | 7 | 1.82% |
| Total Population: | 384 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 377 | 98.18% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 1.82% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,250, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,000 (64.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,833. Family households earn a median of $72,604 versus $31,719 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,885). By gender, male median income is $52,917 and female is $40,833, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,084 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.9%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (42.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,250 | $31,917 | $32,102 | $33,281 | $34,792 | $38,295 | $38,625 | $41,250 | $42,417 | $40,163 | $49,000 | $55,938 | $49,792 | $51,250 |
| Median Family Income | $32,692 | $32,333 | $32,614 | $34,338 | $38,182 | $47,500 | $46,667 | $63,214 | $56,250 | $52,500 | $63,681 | $68,281 | $54,375 | $72,604 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,917 | $22,344 | $23,500 | $24,545 | $24,583 | $20,625 | $24,375 | $18,750 | $12,917 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,719 |
| Median Male Income | $37,500 | $33,173 | $33,021 | $31,563 | $0 | $31,771 | $34,688 | $36,500 | $39,643 | $40,859 | $43,512 | $49,038 | $48,947 | $52,917 |
| Median Female Income | $33,472 | $35,417 | $29,375 | $28,125 | $0 | $31,250 | $31,458 | $34,063 | $38,750 | $40,625 | $42,885 | $41,875 | $48,500 | $40,833 |
| Employed: | 148 | 46.25% |
| Unemployed: | 28 | 8.75% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 144 | 45.00% |
| Total: | 320 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 11.49% |
| Service: | 18 | 12.16% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 17.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 24 | 16.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 63 | 42.57% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 148 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $77,900, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $14,500 (22.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,800. The median gross rent is $775, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $161 (26.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $150. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.62% (33.77% with a mortgage, 66.23% free-and-clear) and renters 15.38% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.45%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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 | $63,400 | $56,800 | $58,400 | $56,600 | $59,300 | $61,100 | $61,800 | $60,500 | $57,100 | $50,700 | $49,400 | $66,700 | $59,500 | $77,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 23 | 82.14% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 10.71% |
| $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: | 2 | 7.14% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $614 | $608 | $606 | $608 | $633 | $608 | $625 | $650 | $625 | $495 | $769 | $788 | $807 | $775 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 52 | 28.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 102 | 56.04% |
| Renter Occupied: | 28 | 15.38% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 182 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 182 | 90.55% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 19 | 9.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 201 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 172 | 85.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 29 | 14.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 201 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.80% 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 84.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 6.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 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 elementary (65.31%). College enrollment is 4.08%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 23 | 8.46% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 20 | 7.35% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 143 | 52.57% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 14.34% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 12.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 4.04% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 0.74% |
| Total: | 272 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 229 | 84.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 4.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 218 | 50.23% |
| Public Insurance: | 163 | 37.56% |
| No Insurance: | 53 | 12.21% |
| Total: | 434 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 381 | 87.79% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 22.1% | 18.3% | 20.8% | 20.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 14.4% | 9.6% | 11.4% | 14.6% | 13.7% | 14.9% | 15.8% | 8.6% |
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 | 6.12% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 14.29% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 32 | 65.31% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 10.20% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 4.08% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 10 | 20.41% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 44 | 89.80% |
ZIP Code 45859 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $156,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 193Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $17,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $156,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45859 is located in Hardin County, Ohio, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Ohio's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 45859. It covers 0.349 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.349 sq miSource: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 45859 is in the Upper Scioto Valley Local School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.