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ZIP Code 45898

Van Wert, Ohio

FIPS 45898

Juniper

ZIP Code 45898 is in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$141,300

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.1

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

917

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$141,300

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$1,422

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.63

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$1,067

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-5.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.1

Lower than 79%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 45898: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 45898?
The median home value in ZIP Code 45898 is $141,300, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 45898?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 45898 is $1,422, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 45898 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 45898 cost about 2.63× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 45898?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 45898 is $1,067 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 45898?
ZIP Code 45898 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 45898 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 45898's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.1 (lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →