43462 ZIP Code — Rudolph, OH

Wood County, Ohio

ZIP code 43462 is located in Rudolph, Ohio, within Wood County. It covers approximately 25.53 square miles and serves a population of 985 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 43462

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,598. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43462 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

985

population

25.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rudolph	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43413 Cygnet (4.1 mi) 43511 Custar (5 mi) 45872 North Baltimore (5.8 mi) 43451 Portage (5.8 mi) 43569 Weston (5.9 mi) 43402 Bowling Green (8.2 mi) 43403 Bowling Green (8.4 mi) 43516 Deshler (10 mi) 44817 Bloomdale (10.4 mi) 45889 Van Buren (10.6 mi) 43466 Wayne (10.7 mi) 43522 Grand Rapids (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	985
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	25.53 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.2840
Longitude	-83.7254
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	45.1%	38.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	22.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.4%	6.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

985

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$88,598

Median household income

$42,673

Per capita income

$150,500

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

424

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

111

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	189	19.2%
18 and over	796	80.8%
65 and over	171	17.4%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	950	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	33	3.2%
Two or more races	22	2.2%
Other race	13	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	38.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	22.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.4%	6.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 30.5%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	30.5%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$88,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 26.0%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,500
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	10.2%
3 bedrooms	68.4%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.5%
Electricity	28.9%
Propane / LP gas	32.4%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	205	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	42	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	112	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	67	15.7%
Households with children under 18	116	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	30.8%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	15.6%
Married	45.1%	55.3%
Separated	2.0%	4.2%
Widowed	6.1%	8.2%
Divorced	18.2%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	8.8%
Kindergarten	12	7.5%
Elementary school	44	27.7%
High school	77	48.4%
College / grad school	12	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Construction 16.5%

Other services 9.6%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Public administration 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.1%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	27.3%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	12.7%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	929	94.3%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	985	100.0%
Born in same state	985	100.0%
Born in different state	844	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	118	12%
French	81	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	2.8%
Irish	23	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43462

What city is ZIP code 43462 in?

ZIP code 43462 is primarily assigned to Rudolph, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43462 in?

ZIP code 43462 falls within Wood County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43462 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 43462 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43462 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 43462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43462?

The median home value in ZIP code 43462 is $150,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 43462?

ZIP code 43462 has an estimated population of 985 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43462 in?

ZIP code 43462 observes the EST timezone.