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Defiance, OH
City in Defiance County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43512.
Population
17,276
Land area
12.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,342
ZIP codes
1
Defiance and its ZIP codes
Defiance at a glance
- Defiance is about 4.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 112th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $61,439, 14% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,900 (35% below Ohio) and median rent is $853 a month.
Local data for Defiance, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Defiance, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,439
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$139,900
Median rent
$853/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,129), Mexican Americans (2,418), Irish Americans (1,836).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Defiance County. PPP loans are for Defiance.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,090
15,438 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$264M
FY 2026, $6,902 per person
PPP loans
$60.4M
707 loans, 8,156 jobs reported
How people get to work
Defiance, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Defiance, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
281
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Defiance, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Defiance
1 in or overlapping Defiance. Population shown
Cities near Defiance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrunersburgCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.5 |
| SherwoodVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.6 |
| FloridaVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| NeyVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| New BavariaVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| CecilVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Ridgeville CornersCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| OakwoodVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| HolgateVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| MelroseVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| ContinentalVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| PauldingVillage | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| NapoleonCity | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| BroughtonVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| StrykerVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| DupontVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Defiance, OH in?
- Defiance is in Defiance County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Defiance, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Defiance include 43512.
- What is the population of Defiance, OH?
- About 17,276 people live in Defiance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Defiance?
- Nearby places include Brunersburg (2.1 mi), Sherwood (9.2 mi), Florida (9.7 mi), Ney (10 mi), New Bavaria (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023