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ZIP Code 43451

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Portage · Wood County · Ohio

Population
1,119

18/sq mi

Median income
$62,167

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$207,400

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.4%

Median age 46.3

Land area
63.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 43451 in Portage, Ohio has a population of 1,119. The median household income is $62,167, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $207,400, 25% below the US average. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43451 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.6 square miles in Portage, Wood County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,119 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 43451 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43451 sits at $62,167 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,159. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 18.8%. On housing, the median home value is $207,400 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $898 per month, and 60.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43451 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wood County, so you can benchmark 43451 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 →

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 43451, Portage, 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

1,119

Population

63.6

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43451?

46.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 7.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$62,167

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$38,159

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

561

Total Housing Units

524

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.9%
Renter 39.1%

$207,400

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$898

Median Rent

1978

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2022)

156

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+56%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43451 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -6.6% 114
2019 +25.1% 142
2020 -10.4% 127
2021 +14.1% 145
2022 +7.6% 156

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 43451, employing approximately 230 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,574,000.

16

Businesses

230

Employees

$13.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 37.5%

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 43451 vs 43437 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
43437 Jerry City, OH 427 4.1 mi
43403 Bowling Green, OH 5,004 4.6 mi
43413 Cygnet, OH 1,407 5.3 mi
43466 Wayne, OH 2,192 5.4 mi
43462 Rudolph, OH 1,163 5.7 mi
43402 Bowling Green, OH 31,327 7.0 mi
44817 Bloomdale, OH 1,562 8.6 mi
45872 North Baltimore, OH 4,240 9.3 mi
43467 West Millgrove, OH 106 8.3 mi
43450 Pemberville, OH 3,619 8.8 mi

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Pop: 37,002
43402 standard
Bowling Green, OH
Pop: 31,327
43619 standard
Northwood, OH
Pop: 7,499
43460 standard
Rossford, OH
Pop: 6,289
43465 standard
Walbridge, OH
Pop: 5,059
43403 standard
Bowling Green, OH
Pop: 5,004

Related Areas

Wood County Portage, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43451 in? ▼
ZIP code 43451 (Portage) is located in Wood County, Ohio. Wood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wood-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43451? ▼
ZIP code 43451 in Portage, OH has a population of 1,119 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43451? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43451 is $62,167, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43451? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43451 is $207,400, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43451? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43451 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43451? ▼
ZIP code 43451 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43451? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43451 increased by 7.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 56%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43451? ▼
In ZIP code 43451, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 43451? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43451 is 20.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43451? ▼
In ZIP code 43451, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43451? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43451 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Portage, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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