ZIP Code 45844 - Fort Jennings Ohio
Overview
ZIP Code 45844 is located in Fort Jennings Ohio. Portions of 45844 are also in Ottoville and Kalida and Jennings Township (Putnam County) and Jackson Township (Putnam County) and Monterey Township and Union Township (Putnam County) and Sugar Creek Township (Putnam County) and Jackson Township (Van Wert County) and Marion Township (Allen County). 45844 is primarily within Putnam County, with some portions in Van Wert County and Allen County. Regionally, 45844 is located in Metro Toledo.
ZIP Code 45844 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Fort Jennings |
| Primary County | Putnam County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,878 |
| Area Code(s) | 419 / 567 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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45844 Demographics
45844 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 45844 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 45844 is White. The current unemployment level in 45844 is 4%.
| Population | 2,878 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 52 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,334 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $80,652 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $523,910 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.46% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.62% |
45844 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,783 | 99.46% |
| Black | 4 | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
45844 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 99.17% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
45844 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 108 | 5.15% |
| Bachelor Degree | 282 | 13.44% |
| High School Diploma | 977 | 46.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 0.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 61 | 2.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 188 | 8.96% |
| Associates Degree | 349 | 16.63% |
| Masters Degree | 117 | 5.58% |
| Professional Degree | 5 | 0.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.29% |
45844 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.91955948, -84.28661346 |
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| Regions | Metro Toledo Ft. Wayne Area Dayton Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Van Wert, OH Lima, OH |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 56 Square Miles |
45844 Schools
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45844 Weather and Climate Data
| 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 | 57a - Maumee Lake Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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