ZIP Code 45843 is located in Forest Ohio. Portions of 45843 are also in Patterson and Jackson Township (Hardin County) and Jackson Township (Wyandot County) and Delaware Township (Hancock County) and Madison Township (Hancock County) and Van Buren Township (Hancock County) and Pleasant Township (Hardin County) and Goshen Township (Hardin County) and Richland Township (Wyandot County) and Marseilles Township and Blanchard Township (Hardin County). 45843 is primarily within Hardin County, with some portions in Wyandot County and Hancock County. Regionally, 45843 is located in Metro Toledo. Data Updated September 15, 2024
| ZIP Code Name | Forest |
| Primary County | Hardin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,769 |
| Area Code(s) | 419 / 567 |
| Current Time | EDT |
45843 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Ohio based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 45843 is White. The current unemployment level in 45843 is 4.9%.
| Population | 3,769 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.91% |
| Population Density | 39 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,481 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,745 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $321,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2024) | 4.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 98.30% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,693 | 98.19% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.11% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 201 | 8.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 155 | 6.31% |
| High School Diploma | 1,343 | 54.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 33 | 1.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 86 | 3.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 312 | 12.71% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 7.01% |
| Masters Degree | 103 | 4.2% |
| Professional Degree | 50 | 2.04% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 40.78112411,-83.53500366 |
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| Cities/Towns in 45843 | Patterson, Jackson Township (Hardin County), Jackson Township (Wyandot County), Delaware Township (Hancock County), Madison Township (Hancock County), Van Buren Township (Hancock County), Pleasant Township (Hardin County), Goshen Township (Hardin County), Richland Township (Wyandot County), Marseilles Township, Blanchard Township (Hardin County) |
| Regions | Metro ToledoMetro Columbus |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Findlay, OH |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 97 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 55a - Clayey High Lime Till Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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