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Lima, OH
City in Allen County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45801, 45804, 45805.
Population
35,010
Land area
13.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,571
ZIP codes
3
Lima and its ZIP codes
Lima at a glance
- Lima is about 8.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 42nd most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $46,240 a year, 35% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,200 (50% below Ohio) and median rent is $903 a month.
Local data for Lima, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools19
- Libraries1
- Banks10
- Post Offices1
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants80
- Affordable Housing15
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers16
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools8
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places24
Housing and community stats
Lima, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,240
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$107,200
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,121), Irish Americans (3,522), Italian Americans (1,274).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allen County. PPP loans are for Lima.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,415
50,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$646M
FY 2026, $6,324 per person
PPP loans
$38.43M
498 loans, 5,173 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lima, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lima, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
317
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
163
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lima, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Lima
3 in or overlapping Lima. Population shown
Cities near Lima
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort ShawneeCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 9.5 |
| ElidaVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| CridersvilleVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| CairoVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
| GomerCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.3 |
| LafayetteVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BeaverdamVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| UniopolisCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| VaughnsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| HarrodVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BucklandVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| WaynesfieldVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Columbus GroveVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| SpencervilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| WapakonetaCity | 13 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lima, OH in?
- Lima is in Allen County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Lima, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lima include 45801, 45804, 45805.
- What is the population of Lima, OH?
- About 35,010 people live in Lima, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lima?
- Nearby places include Fort Shawnee (4.5 mi), Elida (5.2 mi), Cridersville (6.4 mi), Cairo (6.5 mi), Westminster (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023