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Tiffin, OH
City in Seneca County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44883.
Population
17,818
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,463
ZIP codes
1
Tiffin and its ZIP codes
Tiffin at a glance
- Tiffin is about 8.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 105th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $56,198 a year, 21% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,200 (34% below Ohio) and median rent is $890 a month.
Local data for Tiffin, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools10
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants66
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places29
Housing and community stats
Tiffin, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,198
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$890/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,161), Irish Americans (1,616), Italian Americans (909).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Seneca County. PPP loans are for Tiffin.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,007
18,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,061
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$413M
FY 2026, $7,503 per person
PPP loans
$74.5M
843 loans, 8,900 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tiffin, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tiffin, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tiffin, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Tiffin
1 in or overlapping Tiffin. Population shown
Cities near Tiffin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BascomCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Fort SenecaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| MelmoreCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| New RiegelVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| RepublicVillage | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| McCutchenvilleCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.8 |
| Old FortCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| BettsvilleVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| BloomvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| KansasCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| BurgoonVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| SycamoreVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| FostoriaCity | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| Green SpringsVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BallvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| CareyVillage | 15 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tiffin, OH in?
- Tiffin is in Seneca County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Tiffin, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tiffin include 44883.
- What is the population of Tiffin, OH?
- About 17,818 people live in Tiffin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tiffin?
- Nearby places include Bascom (5.1 mi), Fort Seneca (6.4 mi), Melmore (7.4 mi), New Riegel (7.9 mi), Republic (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023