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Paulding County, OH
10 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Paulding County, Ohio.
Population
18,791
Land area
416sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Paulding County
Paulding County at a glance
- Paulding County is 84% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,731, 5% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,800 (34% below Ohio) and median rent is $812 a month.
- Its largest cities are Paulding (3,230), Antwerp (1,916) and Payne (1,418).
Local data for Paulding County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paulding County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,731
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$140,800
Prices +7.0% in a year
Median rent
$812/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,930), Irish Americans (1,630), Mexican Americans (869).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,220
5,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,783
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,585 per person
PPP loans
$26.4M
635 loans, 3,209 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$242K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Paulding County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paulding County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
285
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paulding County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Paulding County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Paulding County, OH?
- Paulding is the largest city or town in Paulding County, with about 3,230 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Paulding County?
- Paulding County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 45813, 45821, 45849, 45851, 45855.
- What is the population of Paulding County, OH?
- About 18,791 people live in Paulding County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Paulding County?
- Paulding County borders Allen County, IN, Defiance County, Putnam County, Van Wert County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023