The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45833 sells for about $202,524, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $822 a month.
ZIP 45833 — Delphos
The housing market in 45833 is characterized by steady, modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand remains consistent among local buyers, supported by a stable employment base and affordable cost of living compared to regional averages. Most market indicators suggest a balanced environment with limited speculative activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking affordable housing and a quiet, small-town environment with a lower cost of living.
Median prices moved up 5.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress 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 8.4%/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 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 45833
The area is served by local public school districts with standard state-level accountability ratings.
The region is generally considered low-risk for major natural disasters, though standard flood and wind insurance coverage is recommended.
Economic momentum is stable with a mix of local manufacturing and agricultural support industries; development is primarily infill and residential maintenance.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting to nearby employment hubs in Van Wert and Allen counties.
The area features local community parks and proximity to rural outdoor recreation, with basic shopping and dining concentrated in Delphos.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family detached homes with stable occupancy and limited new multifamily construction.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing and agricultural services, with employment opportunities distributed across the surrounding Van Wert and Allen County areas.
Transportation is primarily served by state highway corridors connecting to larger regional hubs.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential improvements and infrastructure maintenance.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to ensure property assessments align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level special assessments for infrastructure and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to catastrophic natural hazards.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2023 profiles for ZCTA 45833.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Local historical site preserving the history of the Miami and Erie Canal.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.