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Fostoria, OH
City in Seneca County, Ohio.
Population
12,344
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,630
ZIP codes
0
Fostoria and its ZIP codes
Fostoria at a glance
- Fostoria is about 5.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 156th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $54,151 a year, 24% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,200 (59% below Ohio) and median rent is $809 a month.
Local data for Fostoria, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fostoria, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,151
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$87,200
Median rent
$809/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,351), Irish Americans (1,495), Mexican Americans (1,163).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Seneca County. PPP loans are for Fostoria.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,007
18,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,061
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$413M
FY 2026, $7,503 per person
How people get to work
Fostoria, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fostoria, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fostoria, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Fostoria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArcadiaVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| West MillgroveVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BloomdaleVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| BascomCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.5 |
| RisingsunVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| New RiegelVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| KansasCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BairdstownVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WayneVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| BettsvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BradnerVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BurgoonVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Jerry CityVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Van BurenVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| TiffinCity | 12 mi | 7.2 |
| CygnetVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fostoria, OH in?
- Fostoria is in Seneca County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Fostoria, OH?
- About 12,344 people live in Fostoria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fostoria?
- Nearby places include Arcadia (6.1 mi), West Millgrove (6.8 mi), Bloomdale (7.1 mi), Bascom (7.3 mi), Risingsun (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023