| City: | Ottoville, Ohio |
| County: | Putnam County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:57:10 PM |
| Population: | 958 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 419 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9323, -84.3399 |
| Land Area: | 0.942 sq mi |
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Ottoville is a compact village in Putnam County, Ohio, where 958 residents live within less than one square mile. The village has a PO Box-only classification, but that doesn't tell the whole story. While the post office maintains 410 PO Boxes, most mail here arrives via rural carrier delivery, not PO Boxes at all.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery service available in the immediate Ottoville area. The mixed delivery pattern combines one rural route (serving 112 ZIP+4 records) with limited city carrier service (2 records), plus General Delivery availability. The 410 PO Boxes serve 388 households, giving an adoption rate of 1.06. That means PO Boxes aren't just for residents; they also serve the surrounding rural area.
Ottoville's street grid follows a traditional numbered pattern. E 3rd St has the most delivery points with 12 records, followed by W 3rd St with 7. Other main streets include S Otto St, E 2nd St, N Church St, Wayne St, and E Main St. Several streets bear directional variations of Canal St (SE, E, W, SW, NW, NE), hinting at historic waterway infrastructure. The village also has modern residential courts and drives: Sunset Dr, Miller Dr, Evelyn Dr, and courts named Winkleman, Crimson, Autumn, Bradford, and Red Maple.
The village is primarily residential, but it punches above its weight economically. Census data reports 40 business establishments employing 830 people. That's nearly one job per resident, suggesting Ottoville serves as an employment hub for the surrounding area. Manufacturing and transportation dominate: 390 workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, accounting for most of the workforce. Another 138 work in educational services and health care.
Median household income is $75,250, and per capita income is $40,031. Median home value is $231,700, while median gross rent is $876. The population is overwhelmingly white (937 of 958 residents, or 97.8%), with 117 residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). Median age is 41.1 years, with typical family households averaging 2.47 people per household.
Educational attainment is moderate: 29.5% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Nearly everyone (99.2%) was born in the United States. The housing stock skews old, with 394 units built before 1939. Homeownership is strong, with 312 owner-occupied units compared to 76 renter-occupied units (80.4% ownership rate). Only 37 of 425 housing units stand vacant.
Work commute patterns suggest many residents work nearby: 203 drive alone, 67 carpool, and 25 work from home (18.5% of workers). A small number (38) use public transit, unusual for a village this size.
Ottoville is designated as a PO Box Only Zone by USPS. Mail addressed to Ottoville can be sent to either a PO Box or a rural route address, depending on the recipient's delivery assignment.
Traditional numbered grid with multiple directional variations of Canal St suggesting historic waterway infrastructure.
ZIP Code 45876 has 958 residents and 388 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 41.1 years, slightly older than the state (39.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.8%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.4%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 958Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 829Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,017.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $71,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 388Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $249,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 709 | 703 | 804 | 754 | 766 | 777 | 784 | 705 | 781 | 779 | 980 | 960 | 913 | 829 |
| Decennial Census | 863 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 958 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.1
Male Median Age: 40.7
Female Median Age: 41.5
| 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 | 39 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 36 | 21 | 27 | 38 | 42 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 |
| Female | 34 | 32 | 39 | 19 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 40 | 45 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 16 |
| Total | 73 | 59 | 71 | 47 | 45 | 63 | 57 | 55 | 58 | 40 | 51 | 78 | 87 | 51 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 31 |
| White: | 937 | 99.05% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.42% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.21% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.21% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.11% |
| Total: | 946 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 484 | 50.52% | 40.7 years |
| Females: | 474 | 49.48% | 41.5 years |
| Total: | 958 | 100% | 41.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 829 | 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: | 829 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 829 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $71,125, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $542 (0.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,125. Family households earn a median of $92,250 versus $40,192 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,058). By gender, male median income is $79,167 and female is $56,111, which is notably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $23,056 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.9%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,667 | $75,982 | $71,691 | $70,750 | $58,625 | $56,094 | $59,712 | $60,260 | $65,000 | $63,958 | $66,488 | $68,988 | $75,250 | $71,125 |
| Median Family Income | $73,750 | $81,250 | $80,341 | $73,250 | $79,688 | $71,250 | $62,011 | $63,333 | $76,563 | $78,214 | $83,750 | $93,281 | $96,786 | $92,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $52,222 | $49,432 | $49,750 | $49,500 | $43,500 | $46,250 | $40,833 | $40,481 | $42,500 | $36,964 | $34,688 | $44,722 | $45,156 | $40,192 |
| Median Male Income | $55,052 | $57,656 | $58,846 | $60,313 | $0 | $48,611 | $49,188 | $48,281 | $48,661 | $51,146 | $58,906 | $67,500 | $73,125 | $79,167 |
| Median Female Income | $44,000 | $39,625 | $36,838 | $33,365 | $0 | $34,886 | $33,516 | $35,500 | $40,114 | $40,781 | $43,611 | $50,875 | $55,521 | $56,111 |
| Employed: | 370 | 57.81% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 1.09% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 263 | 41.09% |
| Total: | 640 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 190 | 51.35% |
| Service: | 47 | 12.70% |
| Sales and Office: | 55 | 14.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 41 | 11.08% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 37 | 10.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 370 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $249,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $100,200 (67.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86,600. The median gross rent is $917, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $511 (125.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $198. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.47% (49.33% with a mortgage, 50.67% free-and-clear) and renters 14.53% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.84%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $148,900 | $159,800 | $159,100 | $150,300 | $153,600 | $154,700 | $152,400 | $154,200 | $162,500 | $170,300 | $174,000 | $211,500 | $231,700 | $249,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 26 | 50.98% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 16 | 31.37% |
| $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: | 9 | 17.65% |
| Total: | 51 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $406 | $506 | $557 | $494 | $578 | $594 | $652 | $708 | $719 | $723 | $839 | $926 | $876 | $917 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 148 | 42.17% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 152 | 43.30% |
| Renter Occupied: | 51 | 14.53% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 351 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 351 | 96.16% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 3.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 365 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 352 | 96.44% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 3.56% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 365 | 100% |
In 2024, 29.10% 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 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 26.90%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 1.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.64%). College enrollment is 12.89%, 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: | 3 | 0.51% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 0.68% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 215 | 36.32% |
| Some college, no degree: | 104 | 17.57% |
| Associate's degree: | 94 | 15.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 111 | 18.75% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 61 | 10.30% |
| Total: | 592 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 585 | 98.82% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 172 | 29.05% |
| Private Insurance: | 709 | 73.78% |
| Public Insurance: | 223 | 23.20% |
| No Insurance: | 29 | 3.02% |
| Total: | 961 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 932 | 96.98% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
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: | 15 | 7.73% |
| Kindergarten: | 19 | 9.79% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 106 | 54.64% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 29 | 14.95% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 12.89% |
| Total: | 194 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 34 | 17.53% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 154 | 79.38% |
ZIP Code 45876 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 40 business establishments, employing about 828 people with an annual payroll of $36,446,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 752Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 40Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,804,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $36,446,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 828Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45876 is located in Putnam 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 45876. It covers 0.942 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 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: | 0.942 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.002 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: | 3959052Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ottoville village; OhioSource: Census |
ZIP Code 45876 is in the Ottoville Local School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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 February 1, 2026.