The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45868 sells for about $145,600, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,097 a month.
ZIP 45868 — Mount Cory
The housing market in ZIP 45868 is characterized by low inventory and high owner-occupancy, reflecting a stable, rural community. Prices have seen modest, steady growth consistent with regional trends, driven by limited supply rather than high transaction volume. The market remains balanced with minimal price volatility.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a high degree of homeownership and community stability.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.5% · poverty 11.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45868, Hancock County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by local public school districts in Hancock County, generally characterized by rural community standards.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal wind and storm events; flood risk is generally low but varies by specific parcel location.
The area maintains a stable, agriculture-focused economic base with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Hancock County, Ohio, based on the appraised value of real property; rates are subject to local school district and municipal levies.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to nearby employment hubs in Findlay or Lima.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with proximity to small-town parks and community facilities in Mount Cory and surrounding townships.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the small population size and high owner-occupancy rate, with low turnover.
The economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services, with proximity to larger industrial employers in Hancock County.
Transportation is entirely dependent on regional highway networks; no public transit infrastructure serves this rural ZIP.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Hancock County Auditor manages property assessments, utilizing a triennial update and sexennial reappraisal cycle.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for services.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-density rural environment and moderate hazard profile.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local green space serving the village residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.