Bowling Green, OH — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 43402 serves a portion of Bowling Green, Ohio, within Wood County. This community is home to approximately 44,886 residents, with a median age of 44.3 years. The median household income of $60,532 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $230,021 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 56% owner-occupied and 44% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Bowling Green is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 27% and an unemployment rate of 5.3%, 43402 reflects the economic character of Wood County in Ohio.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 44,886 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 12,358 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $60,532 | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $230,021 | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ↑ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.4% | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 27% | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.3 yrs | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 56% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 44% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 22,443 | — |