43502 ZIP Code — Archbold, OH

Fulton County, Ohio

ZIP code 43502 is located in Archbold, Ohio, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 72.78 square miles and serves a population of 6,895 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 43502

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,791. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43502 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,895

population

72.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43502 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43502

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Archbold	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43557 Stryker (6.3 mi) 43521 Fayette (8 mi) 43567 Wauseon (8.3 mi) 43570 West Unity (8.7 mi) 43570 West Unity (8.7 mi) 43501 Alvordton (12 mi) 43545 Napoleon (13.6 mi) 43506 Bryan (13.9 mi) 43515 Delta (14.8 mi) 43533 Lyons (14.9 mi) 49288 Waldron (15.8 mi) 49256 Morenci (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,895
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	72.78 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	41.5376
Longitude	-84.2963
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419/567

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	39.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	37.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	19.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,895

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$75,791

Median household income

$34,520

Per capita income

$172,800

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,270

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

219

Under 5

234

293

5–9

313

300

10–14

321

151

15–19

161

176

20–24

188

293

25–34

312

323

35–44

344

377

45–54

403

320

55–59

341

209

60–64

224

337

65–74

360

230

75–84

245

107

85+

114

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,897	27.5%
18 and over	4,998	72.5%
65 and over	1,393	20.2%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Other race 2.2%

Black or African American 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,050	82%
Two or more races	505	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	481	6.5%
Other race	164	2.2%
Black or African American	107	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	44	0.6%
Asian	18	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	39.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	37.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	19.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$75,791

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 28.2%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,800
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	32.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.4%
Electricity	20.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	4.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,628	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	60	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	379	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	542	20.8%
Households with children under 18	788	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	976	37.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	21.6%
Married	66.5%	63.5%
Separated	0.6%	0.9%
Widowed	5.3%	10.9%
Divorced	6.3%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	110	6.9%
Kindergarten	62	3.9%
Elementary school	996	62.2%
High school	271	16.9%
College / grad school	162	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.7%

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Retail trade 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Public administration 5.0%

Construction 4.6%

Professional & management 4.0%

Information 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	349	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,442	93.4%
Spanish	110	1.7%
Other Indo-European	92	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,717	97.4%
Born in same state	6,620	96.0%
Born in different state	5,598	81.2%
Foreign born	97	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	178	2.6%
Not a US citizen	157	88.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	757	11%
French	402	5.8%
Arab	375	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	222	3.2%
Irish	66	1%
German	26	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	90.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43502

What city is ZIP code 43502 in?

ZIP code 43502 is primarily assigned to Archbold, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43502 in?

ZIP code 43502 falls within Fulton County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43502 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 43502 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43502 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 43502 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43502?

The median home value in ZIP code 43502 is $172,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 43502?

ZIP code 43502 has an estimated population of 6,895 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43502 in?

ZIP code 43502 observes the EST timezone.