City

Van Wert, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Wert County  ·  Ohio

👥15,522Population
💰$62,944Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$143,100Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.7%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma66 (0.7%)
HS Graduate4,337 (42.8%)
Some College1,055 (10.4%)
Associates1,583 (15.6%)
Bachelors1,178 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,922 (19%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College10.4%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,944 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$143,100 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units6,679
Vacant Units422

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Van Wert, OH

Van Wert is a city in Ohio, located in Van Wert County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,522 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Van Wert is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,944 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Van Wert is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Van Wert is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Van Wert
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45891 15,522 $62,944 $143,100 $744 4.2% 30.6% 76.4%