City

Willshire, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Wert County  ·  Ohio

👥908Population
💰$54,063Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$101,500Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.4%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.9%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
HS Graduate272 (46.7%)
Some College96 (16.5%)
Associates57 (9.8%)
Bachelors46 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree111 (19.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
HS Grad46.7%
Some College16.5%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,063 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$101,500 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,069/mo
Total Housing Units416
Vacant Units49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
69%
About Willshire, OH

Willshire is a city in Ohio, located in Van Wert County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 908 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Willshire is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,063 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Willshire is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,069 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willshire is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Willshire
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45898 908 $54,063 $101,500 $1,069 3.7% 27.0% 82.0%