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Hancock County, OH

11 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Hancock County, Ohio.

Population

74,866

Land area

531sq mi

People per sq mi

141

ZIP codes

12

Cities and towns in Hancock County

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Hancock County at a glance

  • Hancock County is 51% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,141, close to the Ohio median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,700 (5% below Ohio) and median rent is $979 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Findlay (40,287), Arlington (1,675) and McComb (1,297).

Local data for Hancock County, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hancock County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$73,141

Poverty rate

9.9%

Median home value

$204,700

Prices +4.7% in a year

Median rent

$979/mo

Homeownership

70.8%

Bachelor's or higher

30.3%

Median age

39.5

Average commute

18.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (24,927), Irish Americans (6,756), Mexican Americans (3,747).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, -0.6 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

$153M

1,877 loans, 18,009 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$936K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Hancock County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.6%
  • Carpooled8.1%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hancock County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

434

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

387

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 20°F

33.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hancock County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.5%

U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hancock County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Hancock County, OH?
Findlay is the largest city or town in Hancock County, with about 40,287 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Hancock County?
Hancock County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 44804, 45814, 45816, 45840, 45841.
What is the population of Hancock County, OH?
About 74,866 people live in Hancock County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Hancock County?
Hancock County borders Wood County, Allen County, Seneca County, Putnam County, Hardin County, Henry County, Wyandot County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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