City

Bowling Green, OH

2 ZIP codes  ·  Wood County  ·  Ohio

👥35,828Population
💰$56,245Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂27.9Median Age
🏠$230,500Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓53.1%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 4.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic6.2%
Black4.1%
Asian1.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
36%
25–44
21%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.9 yrs
Avg HH Size-10.05
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads53.1% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma66 (0.4%)
HS Graduate4,101 (24.8%)
Some College1,409 (8.5%)
Associates2,195 (13.3%)
Bachelors1,369 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree7,411 (44.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 44.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College8.5%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate44.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.2%Renter: 54.8%Tenure
Owner45.2%
Renter54.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,245 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$230,500 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units14,784
Vacant Units605

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green is a city in Ohio, located in Wood County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 35,828 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.86 years.

Economically, Bowling Green is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,245 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bowling Green is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month.

The population of Bowling Green is well-educated. 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.71%).

Bowling Green, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bowling Green
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43402 31,538 $56,245 $230,500 $875 4.7% 53.1% 45.2%