Van Wert County, OH ZIP Codes
Ohio (OH) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
28,732
population (2021)
+0.0%
pop change since 2010
39161
FIPS code
Van Wert County ZIP code map
About Van Wert County
Van Wert County is located in Ohio and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 28,732 as of 2021,
an increase of
0% from 28,744 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Van Wert County is 39161.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 28,732 |
| 2010 population | 28,744 |
| Change | +0.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| FIPS code | 39161 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Van Wert County
ZIP codes for Van Wert County, OH (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45832 | Convoy | Van Wert | View map |
| 45838 | Elgin | Van Wert | View map |
| 45863 | Middle Point | Van Wert | View map |
| 45874 | Ohio City | Van Wert | View map |
| 45886 | Scott | Van Wert | View map |
| 45891 | Van Wert | Van Wert | View map |
| 45894 | Venedocia | Van Wert | View map |
| 45898 | Willshire | Van Wert | View map |
| 45899 | Wren | Van Wert | View map |
Demographics & statistics
23,898
Population
41.1
Median age
$64,173
Median household income
$31,421
Per capita income
$106,000
Median home value
$768
Median monthly rent
85.6%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
8,444
Housing units
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
776
Under 5
715
798
5–9
736
821
10–14
758
816
15–19
752
752
20–24
694
1,320
25–34
1,218
1,448
35–44
1,335
1,539
45–54
1,420
808
55–59
745
881
60–64
812
1,424
65–74
1,314
782
75–84
722
266
85+
246
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,675 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 18,223 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,754 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.1%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Other race
1.2%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,455 | 91.1% |
| Two or more races | 976 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 759 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 296 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 129 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $64,173 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.0%
$50k–$100k
29.9%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
17.4%
$200k–$300k
16.5%
$300k–$500k
7.1%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,000 |
| Median rent / month | $768 |
| Owner occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter occupied | 14.4% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 90.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 38.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.5% |
| Electricity | 29.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 4.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,970 | 53.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 861 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,531 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,293 | 20.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,052 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,289 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Married | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
46.5%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
9.9%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 495 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 234 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,491 | 48.7% |
| High school | 1,366 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 899 | 12.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
31.7%
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Retail trade
11.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Professional & management
2.6%
Public administration
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.7% |
| Service | 9.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 30.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
7.9%
18 and over
6.4%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
33.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.2% |
| Retirement income | 32.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,316 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.1% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,407 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 101 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 91 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,753 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 23,660 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 17,909 | 72.7% |
| Foreign born | 93 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 145 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 64 | 45.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,140 | 9% |
| Italian | 1,969 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1,809 | 7.6% |
| English | 419 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 122 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 48 | 0.2% |
| German | 27 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 87.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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