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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
$74,925
Median income
$203,300
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,890. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $203,300 for a typical home value (3% above the state average), with rent averaging $763 a month; 76.4% of 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. To put 43502 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fulton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 43502?

41.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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

$38,890

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

15.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43502 ranks nationally

Archbold, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,925 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,900

Total Housing Units

2,732

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$203,300

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43502 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
43553 Pettisville, OH 252 3.6 mi
43521 Fayette, OH 2,811 9.2 mi
43555 Ridgeville Corners, OH 200 7.0 mi
43557 Stryker, OH 3,393 6.0 mi
43567 Wauseon, OH 13,283 8.1 mi
43570 West Unity, OH 3,106 8.3 mi
43519 Evansport, OH 184 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

43558 standard
Swanton, OH
Pop: 13,579
43567 standard
Wauseon, OH
Pop: 13,283
43515 standard
Delta, OH
Pop: 7,979
43521 standard
Fayette, OH
Pop: 2,811
43533 standard
Lyons, OH
Pop: 1,553
43540 standard
Metamora, OH
Pop: 1,501

Related Areas

Fulton County Archbold, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.