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Bascom, OH
Census-designated place in Seneca County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44809.
Population
298
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
197
ZIP codes
1
Bascom and its ZIP codes
Bascom at a glance
- Bascom is 32% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
Local data for Bascom, OH
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Seneca County. PPP loans are for Bascom.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,007
18,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,061
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$413M
FY 2026, $7,503 per person
PPP loans
$410K
11 loans, 55 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Bascom, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bascom, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Bascom
1 in or overlapping Bascom. Population shown
Cities near Bascom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TiffinCity | 5.1 mi | 7.2 |
| New RiegelVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| FostoriaCity | 7.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Fort SenecaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| KansasCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BettsvilleVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| McCutchenvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.8 |
| BurgoonVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Old FortCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| MelmoreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RisingsunVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ArcadiaVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CareyVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| West MillgroveVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| SycamoreVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| RepublicVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bascom, OH in?
- Bascom is in Seneca County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Bascom, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bascom include 44809.
- What is the population of Bascom, OH?
- About 298 people live in Bascom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bascom?
- Nearby places include Tiffin (5.1 mi), New Riegel (5.4 mi), Fostoria (7.3 mi), Fort Seneca (8 mi), Kansas (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023