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Van Wert County, OH

9 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Van Wert County, Ohio.

Population

28,826

Land area

409sq mi

People per sq mi

70

ZIP codes

8

Cities and towns in Van Wert County

Full map

Van Wert County at a glance

  • Van Wert County is 76% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $67,917, 5% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,000 (29% below Ohio) and median rent is $782 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Van Wert (10,790), Convoy (1,040) and Ohio City (741).

Local data for Van Wert County, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Van Wert County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$67,917

Poverty rate

9.0%

Median home value

$152,000

Prices +5.3% in a year

Median rent

$782/mo

Homeownership

82.1%

Bachelor's or higher

17.1%

Median age

41.6

Average commute

19.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,394), Irish Americans (1,995), Mexican Americans (926).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

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

$88.16M

1,291 loans, 10,024 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$75.7K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Van Wert County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.0%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home4.5%

Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Van Wert County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

413

Most often 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 zone5 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Van Wert County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

16.5%

U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Van Wert County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Van Wert County, OH?
Van Wert is the largest city or town in Van Wert County, with about 10,790 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Van Wert County?
Van Wert County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 45832, 45833, 45838, 45863, 45874.
What is the population of Van Wert County, OH?
About 28,826 people live in Van Wert County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Van Wert County?
Van Wert County borders Allen County, IN, Allen County, Auglaize County, Mercer County, Adams County, IN, Putnam County, Paulding County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023