City

Wapakoneta, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Auglaize County  ·  Ohio

👥17,983Population
💰$72,965Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$181,700Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma66 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,892 (41.4%)
Some College1,227 (10.4%)
Associates1,745 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,497 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree2,397 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College10.4%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,965 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,700 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units7,963
Vacant Units422

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Wapakoneta, OH

Wapakoneta is a city in Ohio, located in Auglaize County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,983 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Wapakoneta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,965 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wapakoneta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wapakoneta is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wapakoneta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45895 17,983 $72,965 $181,700 $846 2.3% 32.9% 74.0%