43402 ZIP Code
Bowling Green, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 43402 |
| City/Town: | Bowling Green |
| County: | Wood |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,472 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,095 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,248 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,661 |
| Median Home Value: | $221,800 |
| Land Area: | 110.7 sq miles
286.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4097, -83.6535 |
Population Information (43402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,472 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,877 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,595 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,483 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,578 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,122 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,983 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 8,491 | 27.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,507 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,555 | 8.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,800 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,376 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,631 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,287 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,163 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 496 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (43402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $221,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $825 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,661 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,996 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 665 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,145 | 43.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,851 | 56.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (43402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,815 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 240 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 554 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,369 | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,739 | 16.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,222 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,191 | 24.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,500 | 20.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (43402 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,095 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,090 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,677 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,248 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (43402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,830 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,853 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 971 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,138 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,517 | 75.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,483 | 19.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 818 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (43402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,455 | 87.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,075 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 92 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 360 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 471 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,019 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,117 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,051 | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,291 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 184 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 567 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (43402 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,319 | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 882 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,581 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,776 | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,304 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,306 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,359 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,527 | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,127 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 815 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (43402 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,506 | 75.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 993 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 39 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 951 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 134 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,355 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (43402 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 145 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 670 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,098 | 17.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 388 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,054 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 961 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 164 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 902 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,048 | 5.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,323 | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,192 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 549 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 359 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (43402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (43402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,514 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,122 | 76.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,607 | 27.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,423 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (43402 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,118 | 86.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,814 | 20.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,418 | 17.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 397 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 243 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,041 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (43402 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,817 | 46.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 713 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 617 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,184 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,757 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,329 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,645 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 584 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (43402 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 354 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,706 | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,941 | 20.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,213 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,356 | 16.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,557 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 915 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 527 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,080 | 14.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (43402 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 650 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,167 | 14.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,094 | 27.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,919 | 33.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,434 | 16.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 397 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (43402 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,518 | 60.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 923 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,218 | 30.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 44 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 83 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 161 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (43402 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 928 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,615 | 40.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,773 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,680 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (43402 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 474 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 199 | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 767 | 12.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,047 | 17.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,140 | 34.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,166 | 19.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 305 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (43402 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,510 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $573 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $825 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.96 | 2.38 |
Households (43402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,996 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,404 | 31.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,489 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,880 | 27.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,124 | 29.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,718 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,666 | 19.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (43402 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,832 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,582 | 54.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,679 | 33.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 222 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,221 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,896 | 49.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (43402 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,043 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 767 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 417 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,809 | 15.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,418 | 11.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,632 | 63.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (43402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,236 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,097 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,937 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,434 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 372 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,040 | 59.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,022 | 29.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (43402 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,177 | 70.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,101 | 28.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,282 | 58.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,646 | 40.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 835 | 9.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 173 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (43402 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,602 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 136 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 870 | 639.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 870 | 639.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 870 | 639.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 181 | 133.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 13.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 185 | 136.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 105 | 77.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (43402 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,989 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,854 | 96.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,135 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 488 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 379 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 233 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 35 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (43402 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,996 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,651 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
Bowling Green, OH43402