| City: | Melrose, Ohio |
| County: | Paulding County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:40:12 AM |
| Population: | 223 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 419 / 567 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0885, -84.4182 |
| Land Area: | 1.349 sq mi |
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Melrose is a small village in Paulding County, Ohio, with a population of 223 residents living in 96 households. This ZIP code has been classified as PO Box only since before USPS records began in October 2004. Despite this classification, the village has both city carrier routes and rural routes serving a limited number of street addresses within its compact 0.87 square mile territory.
This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery for the broader area. The Melrose post office maintains 73 PO Boxes for the 96 local households, an adoption rate of 76%. Most residents rely on PO Boxes because street delivery isn't available for all addresses.
Melrose has a typical small-town character with a simple street grid. State Street has the most delivery points, followed by Perry Street and Paulding Street. The village's median age is 33.5 years, and 93% of residents are white. About 66% of housing units are owner-occupied, with median home values around $111,300. Many older homes exist here, with structures dating back decades reflecting the village's long history.
The local economy shows some unusual patterns. Census data indicates 98 workers in transportation, warehousing, and utilities out of a limited workforce, suggesting many residents commute to nearby industrial or logistics centers. There are no business establishments recorded within the ZIP code itself. Nearly all residents (98.3%) were born in the United States, and educational attainment levels are modest, with only 7.2% holding bachelor's degrees.
Mail should be addressed to:
PO Box [number]
Melrose, OH 45861Some street addresses are valid for the limited carrier routes within the village.
Simple street grid with Paulding Street named after the county.
ZIP Code 45861 has 223 residents and 96 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 33.5 years, younger than the state (39.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.4% male and 46.6% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.8%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 223Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 367Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 165.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $90,565Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 96Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $111,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.32Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.72Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 214 | 169 | 156 | 140 | 123 | 149 | 175 | 207 | 233 | 356 | 427 | 388 | 367 |
| Decennial Census | 296 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 223 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.5
Male Median Age: 31.5
Female Median Age: 35.5
| 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 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| White: | 207 | 94.52% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.91% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.83% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.46% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 2.28% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 219 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 119 | 53.36% | 31.5 years |
| Females: | 104 | 46.64% | 35.5 years |
| Total: | 223 | 100% | 33.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 332 | 90.46% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 29 | 7.90% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 9.54% |
| Total Population: | 367 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 332 | 90.46% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 35 | 9.54% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $90,565, which is considerably higher than the state median ($69,680), is up $64,315 (245.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,690. Family households earn a median of $90,685 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $90,685). By gender, male median income is $68,750 and female is $42,778, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $25,972 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.4%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 32.1%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (57.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,250 | $25,179 | $28,750 | $32,083 | $43,750 | $50,938 | $50,000 | $46,964 | $51,875 | $55,938 | $62,656 | $72,375 | $90,565 |
| Median Family Income | $28,750 | $24,750 | $31,250 | $28,750 | $62,500 | $51,250 | $48,750 | $53,750 | $57,500 | $59,118 | $62,031 | $71,250 | $90,685 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,500 | $25,536 | $26,250 | $35,625 | $32,083 | $0 | $50,000 | $33,750 | $45,417 | $24,583 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $32,917 | $36,429 | $44,444 | $43,750 | $58,125 | $58,333 | $60,288 | $52,750 | $53,214 | $43,750 | $47,500 | $47,250 | $68,750 |
| Median Female Income | $21,750 | $22,361 | $21,389 | $23,125 | $37,188 | $39,500 | $38,333 | $38,750 | $0 | $36,118 | $38,958 | $41,184 | $42,778 |
| Employed: | 108 | 38.99% |
| Unemployed: | 51 | 18.41% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 118 | 42.60% |
| Total: | 277 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 20.37% |
| Service: | 4 | 3.70% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 10.19% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 8.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 62 | 57.41% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 108 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $111,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $57,700 (107.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($988), is down $494 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $595. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.86% (29.06% with a mortgage, 70.94% free-and-clear) and renters 7.14% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.65%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.38%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $53,600 | $53,000 | $85,000 | $76,000 | $71,700 | $75,000 | $73,600 | $45,000 | $58,300 | $59,100 | $70,000 | $67,700 | $111,300 |
| Less than $500: | 6 | 66.67% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $494 | $525 | $528 | $544 | $0 | $0 | $761 | $0 | $595 | $594 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 34 | 26.98% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 83 | 65.87% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 7.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 126 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 126 | 82.35% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 17.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 153 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 107 | 69.93% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 20 | 13.07% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 16.99% |
| Total Housing Units: | 153 | 100% |
In 2023, 7.20% 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 76.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.40%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%). Public coverage is 50.70%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 6.60%, which is on par with the state rate (9.20%), down 11.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.50 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 (60.00%). College enrollment is 3.33%, 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: | 1 | 0.38% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 61 | 23.02% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 141 | 53.21% |
| Some college, no degree: | 43 | 16.23% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15 | 5.66% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 1.51% |
| Total: | 265 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 203 | 76.60% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19 | 7.17% |
| Private Insurance: | 176 | 43.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 186 | 46.04% |
| No Insurance: | 42 | 10.40% |
| Total: | 404 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 362 | 89.60% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.8% | 18.4% | 40.0% | 38.2% | 13.3% | 16.3% | 23.9% | 13.7% | 16.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% | 4.8% | 6.6% |
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: | 23 | 25.56% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 54 | 60.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 11.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 3.33% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 23 | 25.56% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 64 | 71.11% |
ZIP Code 45861 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 12 people with an annual payroll of $251,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 87Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $55,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $251,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 12Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45861 is located in Paulding County, Ohio, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Ohio's 5th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 45861. It covers 1.349 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: | 1.349 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: | 3949000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Melrose village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45861 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 January 1, 2026.