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Putnam County, OH
16 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Putnam County, Ohio.
Population
34,314
Land area
483sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Putnam County
Putnam County at a glance
- Putnam County is 75% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,928 a year, 19% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,100 (6% below Ohio) and median rent is $855 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Ottawa (4,441), Leipsic (2,033) and Pandora (1,603).
Local data for Putnam County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Putnam County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,928
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$201,100
Prices +4.1% in a year
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
87.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (17,933), Irish Americans (2,326), Mexican Americans (1,833).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,967
12,444 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,403
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$208M
FY 2026, $6,033 per person
PPP loans
$88.3M
1,900 loans, 9,578 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$112K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Putnam County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Putnam County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
336
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Putnam County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Putnam County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Putnam County, OH?
- Ottawa is the largest city or town in Putnam County, with about 4,441 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Putnam County?
- Putnam County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 45815, 45827, 45830, 45831, 45844.
- What is the population of Putnam County, OH?
- About 34,314 people live in Putnam County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Putnam County?
- Putnam County borders Wood County, Allen County, Hancock County, Defiance County, Van Wert County, Henry County, Paulding County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023