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Elgin, OH
Village in Van Wert County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45838.
Population
81
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
362
ZIP codes
1
Elgin and its ZIP codes
Elgin at a glance
- Elgin is 25% denser than Ohio as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Wert County. PPP loans are for Elgin.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,936
11,050 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $6,204 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elgin, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Elgin
1 in or overlapping Elgin. Population shown
Cities near Elgin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VenedociaVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| MendonVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| SpencervilleVillage | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| Ohio CityVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Middle PointVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| RockfordVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| DelphosCity | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| Van WertCity | 10 mi | 7.5 |
| CelinaCity | 14 mi | 5 |
| BucklandVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| St. MarysCity | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| Fort JenningsVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ElidaVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| OttovilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| WrenVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WillshireVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elgin, OH in?
- Elgin is in Van Wert County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Elgin, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elgin include 45838.
- What is the population of Elgin, OH?
- About 81 people live in Elgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elgin?
- Nearby places include Venedocia (3.3 mi), Mendon (5.2 mi), Spencerville (6.9 mi), Ohio City (7.5 mi), Middle Point (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023