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Bowling Green, OH
City in Wood County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43402, 43403.
Population
29,983
Land area
13.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,293
ZIP codes
2
Bowling Green and its ZIP codes
Bowling Green at a glance
- Bowling Green is about 7.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 50th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $45,154 a year, 37% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,100 (5% above Ohio) and median rent is $897 a month.
Local data for Bowling Green, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowling Green, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,154
Poverty rate
28.6%
Median home value
$226,100
Median rent
$897/mo
Homeownership
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher
44.2%
Median age
23.5
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,584), Irish Americans (2,987), Polish Americans (2,236).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Bowling Green.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,550
74,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,600
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $5,899 per person
PPP loans
$61.13M
832 loans, 8,180 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bowling Green, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowling Green, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowling Green, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Bowling Green
2 in or overlapping Bowling Green. Population shown
Cities near Bowling Green
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PortageVillage | 4.2 mi | 1.5 |
| TontoganyVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| RudolphCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| HaskinsVillage | 6.6 mi | 1.6 |
| WestonVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Jerry CityVillage | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| WatervilleCity | 9.2 mi | 5.2 |
| LuckeyVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| PembervilleVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.2 |
| CygnetVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| WayneVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| PerrysburgCity | 10 mi | 12.1 |
| Stony RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| BradnerVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Milton CenterVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Grand RapidsVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowling Green, OH in?
- Bowling Green is in Wood County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Bowling Green, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bowling Green include 43402, 43403.
- What is the population of Bowling Green, OH?
- About 29,983 people live in Bowling Green, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowling Green?
- Nearby places include Portage (4.2 mi), Tontogany (5.8 mi), Rudolph (6.2 mi), Haskins (6.6 mi), Weston (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023