Grand Rapids, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43522
Wood County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,344
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,583
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Rapids pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43522 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 43522 (Grand Rapids, OH) rose +15.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.3 in 2023 to 194.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43522 covers 82.0 square miles in Grand Rapids, Wood County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,344 residents on file, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43522 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,583 (5% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,091. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $219,000 (11% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,002; 85.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wood County, so 43522 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 43522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43522.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 43522, Grand Rapids, 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
3,344
Population
82.0
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43522?
47.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.5%
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?
$76,583
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$45,091
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43522 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Grand Rapids, 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)
$76,583 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
1,363housing units
1,363
Total Housing Units
1,293
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,000
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,002
Median Rent
1976
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
+15.9%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43522 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 135 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 146 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 172 |
| 2023 | -2.8% | 167 |
| 2024 | +15.9% | 194 |
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 70 business establishments in ZIP 43522, employing approximately 452 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,178,000.
70
Businesses
452
Employees
$21.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.3% |
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 43522 vs 43547 →
ZIP 43522 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43566
Waterville (43566)
7,613 residents
- 43571
Whitehouse (43571)
6,783 residents
- 43532
Liberty Center (43532)
4,015 residents
- 43522
Grand Rapids (43522)
3,344 residents
- 43569 2,818
Weston (43569)
2,818 residents
- 43534 1,784
Mc Clure (43534)
1,784 residents
- 43525 1,152
Haskins (43525)
1,152 residents
- 43565 348
Tontogany (43565)
348 residents
- 43547 284
Neapolis (43547)
284 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43522 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43525
Haskins (43525)
$108,672 median income
- 43571
Whitehouse (43571)
$108,143 median income
- 43566
Waterville (43566)
$105,985 median income
- 43547
Neapolis (43547)
$99,851 median income
- 43532
Liberty Center (43532)
$88,074 median income
- 43534
Mc Clure (43534)
$81,094 median income
- 43522
Grand Rapids (43522)
$76,583 median income
- 43569
Weston (43569)
$70,898 median income
- 43541
Milton Center (43541)
$63,438 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43522 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43547 | Neapolis, OH | 284 | 5.3 mi |
| 43565 | Tontogany, OH | 348 | 5.4 mi |
| 43571 | Whitehouse, OH | 6,783 | 6.8 mi |
| 43569 | Weston, OH | 2,818 | 5.5 mi |
| 43541 | Milton Center, OH | 144 | 8.2 mi |
| 43534 | Mc Clure, OH | 1,784 | 6.2 mi |
| 43566 | Waterville, OH | 7,613 | 6.9 mi |
| 43532 | Liberty Center, OH | 4,015 | 7.2 mi |
| 43525 | Haskins, OH | 1,152 | 8.0 mi |
| 43523 | Grelton, OH | 62 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43522, 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 (3,344 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 43522 in?
ZIP code 43522 (Grand Rapids) 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 43522?
ZIP code 43522 in Grand Rapids, OH has a population of 3,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43522?
The median household income in ZIP 43522 is $76,583, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43522?
The median home value in ZIP 43522 is $219,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43522?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43522 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43522?
ZIP code 43522 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43522?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43522 are: Retail trade (10), Manufacturing (8), Construction (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43522?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43522 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 43522?
In ZIP code 43522, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 43522?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43522 is 24.5 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 43522?
In ZIP code 43522, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43522?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43522 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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