ZIP Code 43402
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Bowling Green · Wood County · Ohio
- Population
- 31,327
- Median income
- $52,426
- Median home value
- $243,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.8%
- Land area
- 289.3 sq mi
108/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 27.8
New York
ZIP code 43402 in Bowling Green, Ohio has a population of 31,327. The median household income is $52,426, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $243,100, 13% below the US average. 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43402 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 289.3 square miles in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. The area is home to 31,327 residents, producing a population density of 108 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43402 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43402 sits at $52,426 (28% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,295. The poverty rate stands at 24.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $243,100 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $897 per month, and 43.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43402 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wood County, so you can benchmark 43402 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 43402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43402.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43402, Bowling Green, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
31,327
Population
289.3
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43402?
27.8
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,426
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$35,295
Per Capita Income
24.0%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
14,856
Total Housing Units
14,182
Occupied Units
674
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,100
Median Home Value
+23% vs state
$897
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43402 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 124 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 135 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 151 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 161 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 172 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 719 business establishments in ZIP 43402, employing approximately 13,058 people with a combined annual payroll of $590,282,000.
719
Businesses
13,058
Employees
$590.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 91 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 48 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Information | 12 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 43402 vs 43403 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43403 | Bowling Green, OH | 5,004 | 2.5 mi |
| 43565 | Tontogany, OH | 348 | 4.5 mi |
| 43525 | Haskins, OH | 1,152 | 4.7 mi |
| 43451 | Portage, OH | 1,119 | 7.0 mi |
| 43566 | Waterville, OH | 7,613 | 8.0 mi |
| 43462 | Rudolph, OH | 1,163 | 9.3 mi |
| 43569 | Weston, OH | 2,818 | 8.0 mi |
| 43551 | Perrysburg, OH | 37,002 | 8.8 mi |
| 43463 | Stony Ridge, OH | 18 | 10.2 mi |
| 43466 | Wayne, OH | 2,192 | 10.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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