City

Defiance, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Defiance County  ·  Ohio

👥27,894Population
💰$72,082Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$149,300Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.3%Hispanic: 12.2%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White83.3%
Hispanic12.2%
Black1.9%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma89 (0.5%)
HS Graduate7,338 (38.7%)
Some College2,779 (14.7%)
Associates2,560 (13.5%)
Bachelors2,107 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree4,096 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College14.7%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,082 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$149,300 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units12,665
Vacant Units1,021

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Defiance, OH

Defiance is a city in Ohio, located in Defiance County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,894 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Defiance is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,082 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Defiance is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Defiance is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.33%).

Defiance, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Defiance
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43512 27,894 $72,082 $149,300 $851 4.7% 32.7% 76.8%