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Population and households in ZIP 45879
Household size in ZIP 45879
| Period | ZIP 45879 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 45879 is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.51, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 45879
| Period | ZIP 45879 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 45879 are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 45879
| Period | ZIP 45879 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 45879 (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 45879
Renters in ZIP 45879
| Period | ZIP 45879 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 45879 own their homes; 24.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 45879
| Period | ZIP 45879 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 45879 than nationally: 13.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 45879
| Period | ZIP 45879 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 45879 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 45879
| Period | ZIP 45879 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $594 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $598 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $726 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $819 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$225 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 45879 pays $819 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $225 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 45879
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 45879
| Period | ZIP 45879 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 45879: 17.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 45879
| Period | ZIP 45879 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.0% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 45879 have finished high school as nationally: 90.1%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Ohio as a whole (91.7%). The share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 45879
| Period | ZIP 45879 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 45879 than nationally: unemployment was 6.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 45879 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 45879 | 2.36 | 40.7 | 13.9% | 24.9% | 13.2% | 1971 | $819 | 17.3% | 90.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 45855 | 2.63 | 40.4 | 3.2% | 24.7% | 7.6% | 1978 | $895 | 25.5% | 88.9% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 45821 | 2.30 | 49.9 | 3.6% | 8.7% | 5.4% | 1977 | $647 | 22.1% | 93.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 45851 | 2.61 | 39.3 | 12.8% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 1960 | $843 | 14.7% | 91.5% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 45861 | 2.41 | 46.3 | 7.8% | 7.4% | 11.0% | 1978 | $696 | 15.4% | 84.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 45873 | 2.40 | 43.1 | 12.7% | 17.0% | 14.1% | 1976 | $888 | 13.3% | 83.5% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 45880 | 2.80 | 37.7 | 13.7% | 20.2% | 7.8% | 1962 | $810 | 20.8% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 45813 | 2.63 | 41.7 | 7.9% | 21.6% | 8.0% | 1969 | $810 | 17.1% | 94.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 45849 | 2.62 | 37.4 | 9.4% | 15.3% | 7.6% | 1965 | $606 | 11.8% | 88.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 43556 | 2.96 | 35.2 | 12.2% | 9.5% | 12.9% | 1957 | $932 | 16.5% | 95.0% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 43512 | 2.42 | 43.7 | 11.2% | 23.0% | 7.8% | 1969 | $927 | 20.4% | 92.9% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 45879. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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