Defiance County, OH ZIP Codes
Ohio (OH) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
38,144
population (2021)
-2.3%
pop change since 2010
39039
FIPS code
Defiance County ZIP code map
About Defiance County
Defiance County is located in Ohio and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 38,144 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.3% from 39,037 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Defiance County is 39039.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 38,144 |
| 2010 population | 39,037 |
| Change | -2.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| FIPS code | 39039 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Defiance County
ZIP codes for Defiance County, OH (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43512 | Defiance | Defiance | View map |
| 43519 | Evansport | Defiance | View map |
| 43520 | Farmer | Defiance | View map |
| 43526 | Hicksville | Defiance | View map |
| 43530 | Jewell | Defiance | View map |
| 43536 | Mark Center | Defiance | View map |
| 43549 | Ney | Defiance | View map |
| 43556 | Sherwood | Defiance | View map |
Demographics & statistics
37,245
Population
41.5
Median age
$68,874
Median household income
$33,654
Per capita income
$148,840
Median home value
$609
Median monthly rent
86.3%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
12,889
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,157
Under 5
1,000
1,270
5–9
1,097
1,245
10–14
1,075
1,303
15–19
1,125
1,192
20–24
1,030
2,260
25–34
1,952
2,538
35–44
2,192
2,323
45–54
2,008
1,260
55–59
1,088
1,491
60–64
1,289
2,362
65–74
2,041
1,268
75–84
1,096
313
85+
270
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,385 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 28,860 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,350 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Other race
3.2%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,006 | 83.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,454 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,070 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 1,273 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 666 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
25.2%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $68,874 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.9%
$50k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
25.2%
$150k–$200k
22.4%
$200k–$300k
18.0%
$300k–$500k
7.1%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,840 |
| Median rent / month | $609 |
| Owner occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter occupied | 13.7% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 89.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 34.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.0% |
| Electricity | 26.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 6.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,910 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,295 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,876 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,897 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,250 | 27.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,969 | 31.9% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.6% | 18.0% |
| Married | 48.8% | 55.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 17.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
41.2%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
14.9%
Bachelor's degree
10.5%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 602 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 414 | 12.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,808 | 47.2% |
| High school | 1,948 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,517 | 16.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
29.1%
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Retail trade
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Other services
6.4%
Professional & management
6.2%
Construction
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Public administration
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.3% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 33.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
13.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 27.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,875 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.3% |
| Public insurance | 34.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,088 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 699 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 640 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,522 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 36,353 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 28,557 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 169 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 723 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 380 | 32.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,869 | 10.4% |
| French | 3,082 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 2,451 | 6.6% |
| English | 597 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 249 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 120 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.1% |
| German | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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