43512 ZIP Code
Defiance, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 43512 |
| City/Town: | Defiance |
| County: | Defiance |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,435 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,889 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,563 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,708 |
| Median Home Value: | $148,700 |
| Land Area: | 217.7 sq miles
563.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3034, -84.3583 |
Population Information (43512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,435 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,323 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,112 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,490 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,644 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,692 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,862 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,611 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,296 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,420 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,446 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,845 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,260 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,553 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,933 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 383 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (43512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $148,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $830 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,708 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,604 | 91.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,104 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,844 | 76.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,760 | 23.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (43512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,136 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 412 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,290 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,136 | 40.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,568 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,992 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,382 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,356 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (43512 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,889 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,949 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,767 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,563 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (43512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,484 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,826 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 658 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,685 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,566 | 83.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,545 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 698 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (43512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,868 | 87.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 643 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 60 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 124 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,009 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,725 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,107 | 7.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,481 | 12.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,589 | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 477 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 356 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (43512 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 309 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 473 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 821 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,203 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,314 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,212 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,830 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,139 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 864 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 439 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (43512 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,833 | 85.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 930 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 269 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 123 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 477 | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (43512 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 167 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 915 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,456 | 25.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 225 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,589 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 728 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 99 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 842 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 981 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,562 | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,010 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 741 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 511 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (43512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 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 (43512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,420 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,036 | 74.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,244 | 36.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,761 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (43512 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,808 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,375 | 37.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,901 | 33.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 720 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 191 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,313 | 11.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (43512 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,884 | 77.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 283 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 710 | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 355 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 351 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 252 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 267 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 596 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (43512 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 243 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 953 | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,200 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,089 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,827 | 22.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,222 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,740 | 13.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 537 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,897 | 22.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (43512 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 127 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 546 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,760 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,116 | 56.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,869 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 290 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (43512 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,156 | 53.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,837 | 15.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,137 | 27.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 87 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 311 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 60 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (43512 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 596 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,098 | 26.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,180 | 44.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,730 | 23.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (43512 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 604 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,608 | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,263 | 25.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,579 | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,853 | 21.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 761 | 8.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 167 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (43512 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,154 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $478 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $830 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (43512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,604 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,110 | 52.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,695 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,223 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,237 | 19.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,208 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,950 | 34.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (43512 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,743 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,807 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,235 | 53.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 335 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,083 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,821 | 24.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (43512 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,317 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 468 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 249 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,762 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,562 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,276 | 20.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (43512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,448 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,456 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,181 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,293 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 301 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,240 | 52.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,752 | 40.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (43512 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,061 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,085 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,579 | 51.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,499 | 48.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 458 | 14.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (43512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,984 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 136 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 451 | 331.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 451 | 331.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 451 | 331.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 59 | 43.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 19.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 255 | 187.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 27.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (43512 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,945 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,465 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,480 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,230 | 4.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 191 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 36 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (43512 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,604 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,679 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
Defiance, OH43512