Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 144 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,664 (39.2%) |
| Some College | 3,528 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 3,302 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,882 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,122 (20.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,627 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,625 ▼ 46% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $827/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,551 |
| Vacant Units | 1,297 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Defiance County is located in Ohio and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 37,898 residents. With a median age of 40.65, it is a middle-aged county.
Defiance County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,627 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.7% is near the national average.
Housing in Defiance County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $150,625 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $826. Homeownership rates are high at 78.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Defiance County are primarily White (85.08%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Defiance County, OH is a solidly middle-class area in Ohio. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43512 | Defiance | 27,894 | $72,082 | $149,300 | $851 | 4.7% | 32.7% |
| 43519 | Evansport | 339 | $75,566 | $112,600 | — | 0.0% | 47.3% |
| 43526 | Hicksville | 6,270 | $66,688 | $152,000 | $744 | 2.3% | 27.5% |
| 43536 | Mark Center | 252 | $97,969 | $109,400 | — | 6.6% | 35.1% |
| 43549 | Ney | 1,374 | $84,375 | $170,700 | $792 | 2.7% | 39.8% |
| 43556 | Sherwood | 1,746 | $67,500 | $164,400 | $760 | 0.0% | 32.4% |