ZIP Code 45887 -- Spencerville, OH

Allen | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
4,422
Unknown
Median Income
$68,409
Home Value
$184,400
Median Rent
$1,013
Median Age
35.80
Diversity Index
11.60
Very Low
Cost of Living
73.3
significantly below average
Unemployment
3.4%

About ZIP Code 45887

ZIP code 45887 in Spencerville, Ohio is a unknown area with a population of 4,422. The median household income is $68,409, which is This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $184,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 73.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 35.80 years. Approximately 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Allen, OH.

Population & Age

Total Population
4,422
Median Age
35.80
Male Population
2,465
55.7%
Female Population
1,957
44.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
11.60 Very Low
White
95.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.9%
Other Race
2.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$68,409
Mean Household Income
$81,470
Per Capita Income
$32,677
Below Poverty Line
10.5%

This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$184,400
Median Rent
$1,013
Total Housing Units
1,884
Occupied Units
1,732
Vacant Units
152
8.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1969
Owner Occupied
76.4%
Renter Occupied
23.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 76.4% Renter 23.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 91.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,108
Employment Rate
96.6%
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
84.0%
Carpool
7.8%
Public Transit
1.1%
Work from Home
1.7%

Cost of Living Index

73.3
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 45887 is 26.7% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Allen

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
45805 Lima 24,387 $68,842
45801 Lima 21,739 $51,731
45804 Lima 13,608 $44,911
45807 Elida 11,774 $70,725
45806 Cridersville 10,974 $82,587
45833 Delphos 10,919 $65,000

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 45887

ZIP code 45887 (Spencerville, OH) has a total population of 4,422 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 35.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 45887 is $68,409 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 45887 is primarily located in Spencerville, Ohio (OH). It falls within Allen County.

The median home value in ZIP code 45887 is $184,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,013.

The median age in ZIP code 45887 is 35.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 45887 has a cost of living index of 73.28 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 45887, 12.05% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.46% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 45887 is 3.37%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 1.70% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.