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Van Wert, OH
City in Van Wert County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45891.
Population
10,790
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,433
ZIP codes
1
Van Wert and its ZIP codes
Van Wert at a glance
- Van Wert is about 5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 175th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $55,113 a year, 23% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,900 (42% below Ohio) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Van Wert, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants47
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Van Wert, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,113
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,397), Irish Americans (933), Mexican Americans (501).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Wert County. PPP loans are for Van Wert.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,936
11,050 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $6,204 per person
PPP loans
$48.55M
579 loans, 5,820 jobs reported
How people get to work
Van Wert, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Van Wert, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Van Wert, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Van Wert
1 in or overlapping Van Wert. Population shown
Cities near Van Wert
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio CityVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ConvoyVillage | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| Middle PointVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ScottVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| VenedociaVillage | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| WrenVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| ElginVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| HavilandVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RockfordVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Grover HillVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WillshireVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| DelphosCity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| MendonVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| OttovilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Pleasant Mills, INCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LattyVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Van Wert, OH in?
- Van Wert is in Van Wert County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Van Wert, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Van Wert include 45891.
- What is the population of Van Wert, OH?
- About 10,790 people live in Van Wert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Van Wert?
- Nearby places include Ohio City (6.6 mi), Convoy (7 mi), Middle Point (7.7 mi), Scott (8.7 mi), Venedocia (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023