ZIP code 45843: Forest, OH
45843 is a ZIP code in Forest, Ohio, mainly in Hardin County. About 4,184 people live here.
- Population
- 4,184
- Median household income
- $71,541
- Typical home value
- $194,900+2.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $920gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.4
- Homeowners
- 75.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 45843 details
| City | Forest |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County (also partly Wyandot County, Hancock County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 100.8 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 42 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.78634, -83.54624 |
Median rent in 45843 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $772/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,576/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 45843
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45836 | Dunkirk, OH | 5.1 mi | 1,573 |
| 43330 | Kirby, OH | 6.9 mi | 100 |
| 45897 | Williamstown, OH | 6.9 mi | 115 |
| 43359 | Wharton, OH | 7.5 mi | 748 |
| 45867 | Mount Blanchard, OH | 7.6 mi | 978 |
| 45835 | Dola, OH | 8.3 mi | 449 |
| 45814 | Arlington, OH | 8.4 mi | 2,556 |
| 43326 | Kenton, OH | 10.6 mi | 12,573 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 45843?
A typical home in ZIP code 45843 is worth about $194,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $71,541 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Ohio average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $194,900 homeWhat can a $71,541 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 45843
What city is ZIP code 45843?
ZIP code 45843 is in Forest, OH, in Hardin County.
What county is ZIP code 45843 in?
45843 is mainly in Hardin County, Ohio, and partly in Wyandot County and Hancock County.
What is the population of ZIP code 45843?
About 4,184 people live in ZIP code 45843, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 45843 in?
45843 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.