45843 ZIP Code, Forest, OH
45843 is a ZIP code in Forest, Ohio — mostly in Hardin County (38% of its land), with smaller parts in Wyandot and Hancock counties. It covers 101 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 45836, 43330 and 45897. 4,184 people live here in 1,613 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $71,541, close to the Ohio median of $71,389.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Forest, OH
- County: Hardin County
- Land area: 101 sq mi
- Population: 4,184
- Median household income: $71,541
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,184 |
| Households | 1,613 |
| Median household income | $71,541 |
| Income per person | $34,166 |
| Median age | 40.4 |
| Homeowners | 75.8% |
| Median home value | $176,200 |
| Median rent | $920 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% |
| Broadband internet | 84.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.1% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 1.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.3% |
| $35–50K | 14.8% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 13.0% |
| $100–150K | 21.9% |
| $150–200K | 7.0% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.9% |
| 10–19 | 14.5% |
| 20–24 | 9.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–44 | 9.2% |
| 45–54 | 17.3% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65–74 | 9.0% |
| 75+ | 4.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.9% |
| Owned outright | 30.5% |
| Rented | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.0% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 2.1% |
| 5–19 units | 1.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.8% |
Businesses in 45843
37 business establishments with 583 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Construction: 5
- Manufacturing: 5
- Retail Trade: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 45836 — Dunkirk village, OH (5.1 mi)
- 43330 — Kirby village, OH (6.9 mi)
- 45897 (6.9 mi)
- 43359 — Wharton village, OH (7.5 mi)
- 45867 — Mount Blanchard village, OH (7.6 mi)
- 45835 — Dola CDP, OH (8.3 mi)
- 45814 — Arlington village, OH (8.4 mi)
- 43326 — Kenton city, OH (10.6 mi)
Areas that include 45843
- Forest, OH ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Patterson, OH ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hancock County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Hardin County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Wyandot County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Ohio ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 10: highest median household income in Hardin County
- No. 3 of 10: highest median home value in Hardin County
- No. 3 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Hardin County
- No. 4 of 10: highest median age in Hardin County
- No. 4 of 10: fastest population growth in Hardin County
Mail every home in 45843
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 45843, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 45843 in?
- 45843 is a Forest, OH mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Forest; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 45843 in?
- 45843 is mostly in Hardin County (38% of its land), with smaller parts in Wyandot and Hancock counties.
- What is the population of 45843?
- About 4,184 people (±603), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,768.
- What is the median household income in 45843?
- $71,541 (±$8,456), compared with $71,389 for Ohio as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 45843?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 45843 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 45843?
- The closest, measured center to center: 45836 (5.1 mi, Dunkirk), 43330 (6.9 mi, Kirby), 45897 (6.9 mi), 43359 (7.5 mi, Wharton), 45867 (7.6 mi, Mount Blanchard) and 45835 (8.3 mi, Dola).
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