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Minster, OH
Village in Auglaize County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45865.
Population
3,182
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,481
ZIP codes
1
Minster and its ZIP codes
Minster at a glance
- Minster is about 5.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,000 a year, 23% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,700 (33% above Ohio) and median rent is $918 a month.
Local data for Minster, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minster, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,000
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$284,700
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
84.6%
Bachelor's or higher
38.7%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,174), Irish Americans (230), French Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Auglaize County. PPP loans are for Minster.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,088
22,204 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,340
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $6,726 per person
PPP loans
$20.8M
241 loans, 2,265 jobs reported
How people get to work
Minster, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle3.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minster, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
497
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
116
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minster, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Minster
1 in or overlapping Minster. Population shown
Cities near Minster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BremenVillage | 2.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort LoramieVillage | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| Maria SteinCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.1 |
| ChickasawVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| KettlersvilleVillage | 7 mi | 1 |
| OsgoodVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| New KnoxvilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| YorkshireVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| St. MarysCity | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| AnnaVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| North StarVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MontezumaVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| BotkinsVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| RussiaVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| VersaillesVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minster, OH in?
- Minster is in Auglaize County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Minster, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Minster include 45865.
- What is the population of Minster, OH?
- About 3,182 people live in Minster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minster?
- Nearby places include New Bremen (2.6 mi), Fort Loramie (3.6 mi), Maria Stein (5.4 mi), Chickasaw (6.9 mi), Newport (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023