ZIP Code 43512
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Defiance · Defiance County · Ohio
- Population
- 28,674
- Median income
- $71,841
- Median home value
- $158,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.2%
- Land area
- 566.7 sq mi
51/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 43512 in Defiance, Ohio has a population of 28,674. The median household income is $71,841, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $158,800, 43% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43512 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 566.7 square miles in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. The area is home to 28,674 residents, producing a population density of 51 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 43512 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43512 sits at $71,841 (2% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,225. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. 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, a direct signal of whether 43512 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Defiance County, so you can benchmark 43512 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 43512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43512.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
46 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 43512, Defiance, 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
28,674
Population
566.7
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43512?
44.0
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$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
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?
12,674
Total Housing Units
11,706
Occupied Units
968
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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