43402 ZIP Code — Bowling Green, OH
Wood County, Ohio
ZIP code 43402 is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, within Wood County. It covers approximately 110.66 square miles and serves a population of 31,472 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.
About ZIP code 43402
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,800. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $53,095. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
31,472
population
110.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43402 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43402
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43402. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bowling Green | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43403 Bowling Green (3.6 mi)
43525 Haskins (4.8 mi)
43569 Weston (6.6 mi)
43451 Portage (6.8 mi)
43566 Waterville (7.9 mi)
43462 Rudolph (8.2 mi)
43522 Grand Rapids (8.2 mi)
43571 Whitehouse (10.1 mi)
43450 Pemberville (10.5 mi)
43413 Cygnet (10.6 mi)
43466 Wayne (11.1 mi)
43551 Perrysburg (11.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,472 |
| Population density | 284 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 173 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 110.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3990 |
| Longitude | -83.6861 |
| 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 | 51.9% | 38.2% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 33.0% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.9% | 22.6% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
31,472
Population
284
People per sq mi
27.0
Median age
$53,095
Median household income
$33,768
Per capita income
$221,800
Median home value
$825
Median monthly rent
43.9%
Home ownership
25.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
6,810
Housing units
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
748
Under 5
735
796
5–9
782
566
10–14
556
1,000
15–19
983
4,283
20–24
4,208
2,274
25–34
2,233
1,289
35–44
1,266
1,412
45–54
1,388
694
55–59
682
823
60–64
808
1,154
65–74
1,133
587
75–84
576
250
85+
246
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,230 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 26,242 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,946 | 12.5% |
| Median age | 27.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Black or African American
3.3%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,455 | 84.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,019 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,117 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,075 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 471 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 360 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 92 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.9% | 38.2% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 33.0% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.9% | 22.6% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
9.4%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
11.3%
$25k–$35k
12.7%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $53,095 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
34.8%
$300k–$500k
19.0%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,800 |
| Median rent / month | $825 |
| Owner occupied | 43.9% |
| Renter occupied | 56.1% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 46.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.9% |
| Electricity | 30.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,404 | 31.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,588 | 11.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,880 | 27.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,124 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,718 | 19.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,666 | 19.0% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.8% | 51.2% |
| Married | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
20.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 767 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 417 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,809 | 15.0% |
| High school | 1,418 | 11.8% |
| College / grad school | 7,632 | 63.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.8%
Manufacturing
17.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.3%
Retail trade
11.5%
Professional & management
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Construction
3.8%
Other services
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.2% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 20.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.7% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.6% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 5.6% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
25.9%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
28.2%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
42.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.1% |
| Retirement income | 17.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 26.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 18.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 60.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,097 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 27.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.8% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,989 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 317 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 83 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 146 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,602 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 30,466 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 24,017 | 76.3% |
| Foreign born | 136 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 870 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 488 | 56.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,765 | 12% |
| French | 3,555 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 1,078 | 3.4% |
| Irish | 618 | 2% |
| English | 402 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 238 | 0.8% |
| German | 184 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 47 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.5% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43402
What city is ZIP code 43402 in?
ZIP code 43402 is primarily assigned to Bowling Green, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43402 in?
ZIP code 43402 falls within Wood County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43402?
26% of residents in ZIP code 43402 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 43402 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 43402 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43402?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 43402?
ZIP code 43402 has an estimated population of 31,472 residents, with a density of 284 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 43402 in?
ZIP code 43402 observes the EST timezone.