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Carey, OH
Village in Wyandot County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43316.
Population
3,622
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,678
ZIP codes
1
Carey and its ZIP codes
Carey at a glance
- Carey is about 5.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,069 a year, 5% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,100 (26% below Ohio) and median rent is $821 a month.
Local data for Carey, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carey, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,069
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$158,100
Median rent
$821/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,599), Irish Americans (579), Italian Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyandot County. PPP loans are for Carey.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,453
10,036 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,381
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $6,499 per person
PPP loans
$5.1M
164 loans, 602 jobs reported
How people get to work
Carey, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carey, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carey, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Carey
1 in or overlapping Carey. Population shown
Cities near Carey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VanlueVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| McCutchenvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.8 |
| WhartonVillage | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| New RiegelVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| KirbyVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount BlanchardVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Upper SanduskyCity | 10 mi | 6.8 |
| SycamoreVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ForestVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| ArcadiaVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BascomCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| PattersonVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| FindlayCity | 15 mi | 19.7 |
| FostoriaCity | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| TiffinCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carey, OH in?
- Carey is in Wyandot County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Carey, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Carey include 43316.
- What is the population of Carey, OH?
- About 3,622 people live in Carey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carey?
- Nearby places include Vanlue (5.6 mi), McCutchenville (7.2 mi), Wharton (7.7 mi), New Riegel (7.8 mi), Kirby (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023