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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
$76,583
Median income
$219,000
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $45,091. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $219,000 (11% above the state average), median rent at $1,002 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.4%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wood County, letting you compare 43522 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 43522

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43522.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43522?

47.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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

$45,091

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43522 ranks nationally

Grand Rapids, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,583 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,363

Total Housing Units

1,293

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$219,000

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43522 ranks #4 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 43522 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 43522 ranks #7 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Wood County

43551 standard
Perrysburg, OH
Pop: 37,002
43402 standard
Bowling Green, OH
Pop: 31,327
43619 standard
Northwood, OH
Pop: 7,499
43460 standard
Rossford, OH
Pop: 6,289
43465 standard
Walbridge, OH
Pop: 5,059
43403 standard
Bowling Green, OH
Pop: 5,004

Related Areas

Wood County Grand Rapids, OH Ohio

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.

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