City

Fostoria, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Seneca County  ·  Ohio

👥18,409Population
💰$61,589Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$109,900Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.3%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 3.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 4.7%Race
White80.3%
Hispanic10.1%
Black3.3%
Asian1.2%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma98 (0.9%)
HS Graduate5,400 (47.6%)
Some College1,792 (15.8%)
Associates1,325 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,260 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree1,477 (13%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 47.6%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad47.6%
Some College15.8%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,589 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$109,900 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units8,231
Vacant Units922

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Fostoria, OH

Fostoria is a city in Ohio, located in Seneca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,409 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Fostoria is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,589 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fostoria is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fostoria is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fostoria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44830 18,409 $61,589 $109,900 $770 6.3% 24.1% 72.9%