PlainZIP

Defiance, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43512

Defiance County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,674
51/sq mi
$71,841
Median income
$158,800
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Defiance pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43512 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, with 28,674 residents across 566.7 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43512 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,841 (2% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,225. Local economic indicators show a 11.9% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $158,800 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $860 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Defiance County, letting you compare 43512 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 43512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Defiance, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43512.

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 43512, Defiance, 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

28,674

Population

566.7

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 43512?

44.0

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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?

$71,841

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$37,225

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43512 ranks nationally

Defiance, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,841 Top 50% higher than 50% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,674

Total Housing Units

11,706

Occupied Units

968

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$158,800

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$860

Median Rent

1970

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43512 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 125
2021 +10.4% 138
2022 +9.8% 151
2023 +12.6% 170
2024 +6.9% 182

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 642 business establishments in ZIP 43512, employing approximately 11,773 people with a combined annual payroll of $562,208,000.

642

Businesses

11,773

Employees

$562.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 113 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 94 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 75 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 65 10.1%
Finance and insurance 46 7.2%
Construction 41 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 31 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.4%
Manufacturing 25 3.9%
Wholesale trade 20 3.1%
Information 16 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.7%
Educational services 8 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 43512 vs 43519 →

ZIP 43512 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 43512 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 43512 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 43512 ranks #3 of 3 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
43519 Evansport, OH 184 8.6 mi
43555 Ridgeville Corners, OH 200 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Defiance County

43526 standard
Hicksville, OH
Pop: 6,072
43556 standard
Sherwood, OH
Pop: 1,860
43549 standard
Ney, OH
Pop: 1,460
43536 standard
Mark Center, OH
Pop: 394
43519 standard
Evansport, OH
Pop: 184

Related Areas

Defiance County Defiance, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43512 in? ▼
ZIP code 43512 (Defiance) is located in Defiance County, Ohio. Defiance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/defiance-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43512? ▼
ZIP code 43512 in Defiance, OH has a population of 28,674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43512? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43512 is $71,841, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43512? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43512 is $158,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43512? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43512 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43512? ▼
ZIP code 43512 has 642 business establishments employing approximately 11,773 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43512? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43512 are: Retail trade (113), Other services (except public administration) (94), Health care and social assistance (75). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43512? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43512 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 43512? ▼
In ZIP code 43512, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 43512? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43512 is 19.6 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 43512? ▼
In ZIP code 43512, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43512? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43512 is 11.9% 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.