| City: | Montezuma, Ohio |
| County: | Mercer County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:40:20 AM |
| Population: | 152 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 419 / 567 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.4859, -84.5474 |
| Land Area: | 0.102 sq mi |
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Montezuma is a compact village in Mercer County, Ohio, where all 152 residents rely on PO Box delivery. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery option across the village's 0.1 square mile territory. The Montezuma post office maintains 99 PO Boxes serving 75 local households plus surrounding rural areas, creating an adoption rate of 132%.
The village layout reveals historic character. Streets like Canal Street reference the area's 19th-century canal heritage, while Main Street (divided into East and West sections) forms the traditional village center. With just 14 street delivery records across 8 distinct streets, Montezuma qualifies as a PO Box classified ZIP despite having some carrier route infrastructure. The mixed urban and rural delivery pattern (1 city route and 1 rural route) serves the compact village core and immediately adjacent areas.
At 152 people and 75 households, Montezuma is home to an aging but stable community. The median age of 46.5 years indicates an established population. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied (56 of 75 homes, or 75%), with a median home value of $112,500. Median household income stands at $73,750, and 24% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The village recorded zero business establishments in recent Census data, suggesting most residents commute elsewhere for work. Transportation data shows 42% work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, indicating potential employment at regional distribution or logistics facilities.
Mail for Montezuma residents must use PO Box addresses. The post office doesn't offer street delivery to individual homes. General Delivery service is available for those without established boxes. The ZIP code was established before October 2004, when USPS began tracking introduction dates, indicating long-standing postal service to this small Ohio community.
Traditional village grid with Main Street as the center and Canal Street referencing 19th-century canal infrastructure.
ZIP Code 45866 has 152 residents and 75 households (average 2.03 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, older than the state (39.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.1%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 152Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 100Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,490.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $73,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 75Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $112,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.03Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.13Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 223 | 234 | 231 | 205 | 227 | 169 | 147 | 142 | 111 | 107 | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Decennial Census | 186 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 152 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.5
Male Median Age: 53
Female Median Age: 38.5
| 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 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| White: | 146 | 97.99% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.34% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.67% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 80 | 52.63% | 53.0 years |
| Females: | 72 | 47.37% | 38.5 years |
| Total: | 152 | 100% | 46.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 100 | 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: | 100 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 100 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $73,750, which is lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $24,167 (48.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,643. Family households earn a median of $80,972 versus $45,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,347). By gender, male median income is $43,750 and female is $83,750, which is much higher than the state female median ($50,654), with a current gap of $40,000 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.7%, which is slightly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,583 | $39,583 | $37,813 | $36,429 | $37,321 | $36,071 | $40,536 | $42,500 | $44,107 | $42,917 | $49,167 | $73,125 | $73,750 |
| Median Family Income | $67,500 | $69,583 | $68,750 | $49,167 | $56,607 | $45,000 | $51,250 | $70,000 | $61,875 | $73,750 | $81,563 | $87,656 | $80,972 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,750 | $32,778 | $29,375 | $33,750 | $0 | $35,714 | $38,750 | $36,250 | $35,000 | $36,094 | $39,531 | $42,500 | $45,625 |
| Median Male Income | $38,250 | $38,194 | $46,250 | $46,875 | $0 | $39,063 | $42,917 | $42,083 | $37,000 | $36,528 | $38,875 | $40,000 | $43,750 |
| Median Female Income | $33,750 | $33,333 | $25,000 | $23,750 | $0 | $25,625 | $28,000 | $27,625 | $22,500 | $30,417 | $0 | $0 | $83,750 |
| Employed: | 52 | 58.43% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 2.25% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 35 | 39.33% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 42.31% |
| Service: | 7 | 13.46% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 3.85% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 9.62% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 30.77% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 52 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $112,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $11,400 (11.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($988), is down $775 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $764. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,100 | $87,900 | $87,000 | $71,000 | $71,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 | $92,100 | $111,400 | $105,400 | $101,400 | $102,500 | $112,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 40.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 40.00% |
| $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: | 1 | 20.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $775 | $620 | $623 | $637 | $663 | $713 | $731 | $788 | $764 | $763 | $695 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 29 | 60.42% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 29.17% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 10.42% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 48 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 48 | 68.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 22 | 31.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 69 | 98.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1 | 1.43% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2023, 23.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 98.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.20%), down 6.40 percentage points since 2011. 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 (57.14%). College enrollment is 14.29%, 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: | 1 | 1.18% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 46 | 54.12% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 12.94% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 8.24% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20 | 23.53% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 84 | 98.82% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 20 | 23.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 75 | 60.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 41 | 32.80% |
| No Insurance: | 9 | 7.20% |
| Total: | 125 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 116 | 92.80% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.4% | 8.0% | 9.2% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 2 | 28.57% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4 | 57.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 14.29% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 28.57% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4 | 57.14% |
ZIP Code 45866 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: | 121Source: 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 45866 is located in Mercer County, Ohio, within the Celina, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16380) and Ohio's 5th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 42,438 people, about 0.36% of whom live in ZIP Code 45866. It covers 0.102 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Celina, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 42,438Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.102 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 sq miSource: 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: | 3951674Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Montezuma village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45866 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 February 1, 2026.