Archbold, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43502
Fulton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,933
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,925
- Median income Near-median income area
- $203,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Archbold pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43502 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43502 (Archbold, OH) rose +12.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.9 in 2023 to 192.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43502 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio, home to 6,933 residents across 178.2 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43502 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,925 (3% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,890. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $203,300 (3% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $763; 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 43502 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 43502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Archbold, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43502.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43502, Archbold, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,933
Population
178.2
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43502?
41.8
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
2.6%
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?
$74,925
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$38,890
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
15.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43502 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Archbold, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,925 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,900housing units
2,900
Total Housing Units
2,732
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,300
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$763
Median Rent
1966
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
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43502 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.0% | 129 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 145 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 162 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 172 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 193 |
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 232 business establishments in ZIP 43502, employing approximately 6,251 people with a combined annual payroll of $325,049,000.
232
Businesses
6,251
Employees
$325.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 36 | 15.5% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 23 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Information | 5 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 43502 vs 43553 →
ZIP 43502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43567
Wauseon (43567)
13,283 residents
- 43502
Archbold (43502)
6,933 residents
- 43557 3,393
Stryker (43557)
3,393 residents
- 43570 3,106
West Unity (43570)
3,106 residents
- 43521 2,811
Fayette (43521)
2,811 residents
- 43553 252
Pettisville (43553)
252 residents
- 43555 200
Ridgeville Corners (43555)
200 residents
- 43519 184
Evansport (43519)
184 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43502 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43553
Pettisville (43553)
$88,750 median income
- 43557
Stryker (43557)
$84,950 median income
- 43555
Ridgeville Corners (43555)
$83,109 median income
- 43519
Evansport (43519)
$78,114 median income
- 43502
Archbold (43502)
$74,925 median income
- 43567
Wauseon (43567)
$70,417 median income
- 43570
West Unity (43570)
$68,500 median income
- 43521
Fayette (43521)
$60,550 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43502 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43502, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,933 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 43502 in?
ZIP code 43502 (Archbold) is located in Fulton County, Ohio. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43502?
ZIP code 43502 in Archbold, OH has a population of 6,933 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43502?
The median household income in ZIP 43502 is $74,925, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43502?
The median home value in ZIP 43502 is $203,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43502?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43502 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43502?
ZIP code 43502 has 232 business establishments employing approximately 6,251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43502?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43502 are: Retail trade (36), Manufacturing (30), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43502?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43502 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 43502?
In ZIP code 43502, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 43502?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43502 is 15.5 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 43502?
In ZIP code 43502, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43502?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43502 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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