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U.S. ZIP Code · OH45887

Allen County · Lima, OH

Typical home value

$198,806[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.0%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-30.0%
vs metro
+1.6%
vs state
-9.1%
ZIP 45887 location in OH
Location of ZIP 45887 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 45887 is worth $198,806 — 1.6% above the Lima, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,280[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Allen County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
4,422[3]
Median household income
$68,409[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Allen County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-253[5]
Moved in
2,050
Moved out
2,303

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Spencerville Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Spencerville Local

    369 students

  • Spencerville High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Spencerville Local

    358 students

  • Spencerville Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Spencerville Local

    291 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,005
Loan principal$159,045
Down payment$39,761
Total interest paid$202,853

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,277
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
40th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 45887?
The typical home in 45887 is worth $198,806, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 45887?
Home values in 45887 are up 10.0% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 45887?
The effective property tax rate in 45887 is 0.6% — roughly $1,280 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 45887?
ZIP code 45887 has a population of 4,422 and a median household income of $68,409.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Delphos, OH

    Typical home
    $195,701
    Gross yield
  • Lima, OH

    Typical home
    $193,640
    Gross yield
  • Fort Shawnee CDP, OH

    Typical home
    $234,537
    Gross yield
  • Westminster CDP, OH

    Typical home
    $239,200
    Gross yield
  • Cairo, OH

    Typical home
    $141,944
    Gross yield
  • Gomer CDP, OH

    Typical home
    $255,684
    Gross yield

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