Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 28.7% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 86 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,936 (44%) |
| Some College | 1,267 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 1,695 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,345 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,900 (16.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,321 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,115 ▼ 54% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $735/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,843 |
| Vacant Units | 860 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Paulding County is located in Ohio and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,634 residents. With a median age of 41.44, it is a middle-aged county.
Paulding County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,320 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Paulding County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $128,115 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $735. Homeownership rates are high at 79.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Paulding County are primarily White (90.35%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Paulding County, OH is a solidly middle-class area in Ohio. The 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45813 | Antwerp | 3,492 | $67,614 | $144,900 | $691 | 1.9% | 33.8% |
| 45821 | Cecil | 710 | $84,091 | $122,700 | $713 | 0.0% | 34.1% |
| 45849 | Grover Hill | 1,136 | $92,743 | $97,500 | $545 | 0.2% | 18.5% |
| 45851 | Haviland | 578 | $81,917 | $162,900 | $575 | 3.9% | 44.3% |
| 45855 | Latty | 158 | $69,167 | $97,500 | $1,304 | 0.0% | 23.1% |
| 45861 | Melrose | 367 | $90,565 | $111,300 | — | 32.1% | 8.9% |
| 45873 | Oakwood | 2,232 | $66,771 | $138,400 | — | 0.6% | 19.2% |
| 45879 | Paulding | 6,524 | $62,159 | $121,900 | $778 | 6.4% | 28.6% |
| 45880 | Payne | 2,437 | $71,875 | $123,400 | $782 | 4.4% | 33.5% |