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Defiance County, OH
5 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Defiance County, Ohio.
Population
38,343
Land area
411sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Defiance County
Defiance County at a glance
- Defiance County is 68% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,064, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,200 (24% below Ohio) and median rent is $846 a month.
- Its largest cities are Defiance (17,276), Hicksville (3,174) and Sherwood (762).
Local data for Defiance County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Defiance County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,064
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$163,200
Prices +2.9% in a year
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,375), Mexican Americans (3,545), Irish Americans (3,503).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.7 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
$77.6M
979 loans, 9,901 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$72.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Defiance County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Defiance County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
281
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Defiance County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Defiance County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Defiance County, OH?
- Defiance is the largest city or town in Defiance County, with about 17,276 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Defiance County?
- Defiance County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43512, 43519, 43520, 43526, 43530.
- What is the population of Defiance County, OH?
- About 38,343 people live in Defiance County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Defiance County?
- Defiance County borders Allen County, IN, DeKalb County, IN, Williams County, Putnam County, Henry County, Paulding County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023