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Findlay, OH
City in Hancock County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45840.
Population
40,287
Land area
19.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,049
ZIP codes
1
Findlay and its ZIP codes
Findlay at a glance
- Findlay is about 7.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 32nd most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $61,423 a year, 14% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,000 (11% below Ohio) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Findlay, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools14
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks21
- Post Offices1
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores27
- Restaurants186
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Findlay, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,423
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$191,000
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,265), Irish Americans (3,450), Mexican Americans (2,884).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Findlay.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,821
43,831 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $14,452 per person
PPP loans
$142M
1,448 loans, 16,873 jobs reported
How people get to work
Findlay, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Findlay, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
387
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Findlay, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Findlay
1 in or overlapping Findlay. Population shown
Cities near Findlay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Van BurenVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ArcadiaVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Benton RidgeVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| BairdstownVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| VanlueVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| McCombVillage | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| North BaltimoreVillage | 9.7 mi | 2.5 |
| BloomdaleVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| RawsonVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount BlanchardVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| JeneraVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount CoryVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| HoytvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| FostoriaCity | 14 mi | 7.6 |
| CygnetVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Findlay, OH in?
- Findlay is in Hancock County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Findlay, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Findlay include 45840.
- What is the population of Findlay, OH?
- About 40,287 people live in Findlay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Findlay?
- Nearby places include Van Buren (6.9 mi), Arcadia (7.6 mi), Benton Ridge (8.7 mi), Bairdstown (8.9 mi), Vanlue (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023