City

Wauseon, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Fulton County  ·  Ohio

👥12,879Population
💰$74,404Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$172,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 11.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.5%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic11.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.7%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.4%)
HS Graduate3,670 (44.8%)
Some College974 (11.9%)
Associates1,118 (13.7%)
Bachelors802 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,590 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College11.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,404 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$172,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$816/mo
Total Housing Units5,179
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Wauseon, OH

Wauseon is a city in Ohio, located in Fulton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,879 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Wauseon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,404 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wauseon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $816 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wauseon is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wauseon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43567 12,879 $74,404 $172,600 $816 3.9% 29.2% 78.8%