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Fulton County, OH
9 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Fulton County, Ohio.
Population
42,240
Land area
405sq mi
People per sq mi
104
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Fulton County
Fulton County at a glance
- Fulton County is 64% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,864, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,000 (11% below Ohio) and median rent is $863 a month.
- Its largest cities are Wauseon (7,505), Archbold (4,397) and Delta (3,137).
Local data for Fulton County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulton County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,864
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$191,000
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$863/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,752), Irish Americans (5,109), Mexican Americans (3,073).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,616
17,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,475
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$281M
FY 2026, $6,569 per person
PPP loans
$94.1M
1,243 loans, 10,346 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$85.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fulton County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulton County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
286
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fulton County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fulton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fulton County, OH?
- Wauseon is the largest city or town in Fulton County, with about 7,505 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fulton County?
- Fulton County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43502, 43515, 43521, 43533, 43540.
- What is the population of Fulton County, OH?
- About 42,240 people live in Fulton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fulton County?
- Fulton County borders Lucas County, Lenawee County, MI, Hillsdale County, MI, Williams County, Henry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023