| ZIP Code | 43402 |
|---|---|
| City | Bowling Green |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Wood County |
| Area Code | 419/567 |
| Elevation | 672 ft |
| Latitude | 41.4097 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.653452 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39173 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.0 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 24.2% ▲ 142% above avg |
| College Grads | 53.1% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 66 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,101 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 1,409 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 2,195 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,369 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,411 (44.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,245 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,500 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $875/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,784 |
| Vacant Units | 605 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,784 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 605 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 43402 is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, within Wood County. With a population of 31,538, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29 years. Economically, 43402 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,245 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43402 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $230,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $875 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.2%) and renters (54.8%). Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 43402 is primarily White (85.19%). Residents are well-educated — 53.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.2%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43402 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 43402 in Bowling Green, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 31,538 residents, a median household income of $56,245, and a median home value of $230,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.