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Ontario, OH
City in Richland County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44906.
Population
6,667
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
602
ZIP codes
1
Ontario and its ZIP codes
Ontario at a glance
- Ontario is about 2.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 247th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $68,539, 4% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,500 (19% below Ohio) and median rent is $1,093 a month.
Local data for Ontario, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ontario, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,539
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$174,500
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,385), Irish Americans (558), Arab Americans (285).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Ontario.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,857
48,532 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$799M
FY 2026, $6,398 per person
PPP loans
$53.3M
535 loans, 6,996 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ontario, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ontario, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ontario, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Ontario
1 in or overlapping Ontario. Population shown
Cities near Ontario
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoselandCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| MansfieldCity | 4.4 mi | 30.9 |
| LexingtonVillage | 6.2 mi | 4.1 |
| CrestlineVillage | 6.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Lincoln HeightsCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| ShelbyCity | 8.6 mi | 6.3 |
| GalionCity | 9.5 mi | 7.4 |
| LucasVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BellvilleVillage | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| TiroVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| North RobinsonVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Candlewood LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| MifflinVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| IberiaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| ShilohVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Sulphur SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ontario, OH in?
- Ontario is in Richland County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Ontario, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ontario include 44906.
- What is the population of Ontario, OH?
- About 6,667 people live in Ontario, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ontario?
- Nearby places include Roseland (3.8 mi), Mansfield (4.4 mi), Lexington (6.2 mi), Crestline (6.6 mi), Lincoln Heights (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023