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Waterville, OH
City in Lucas County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43566.
Population
6,017
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,165
ZIP codes
1
Waterville and its ZIP codes
Waterville at a glance
- Waterville is about 4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $104,114, 46% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $308,400 (44% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,415 a month.
Local data for Waterville, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterville, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,114
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$308,400
Median rent
$1,415/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
47.4%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,842), Irish Americans (768), Polish Americans (681).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lucas County. PPP loans are for Waterville.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,562
194,976 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,288
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $6,294 per person
How people get to work
Waterville, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterville, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
888
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterville, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Waterville
1 in or overlapping Waterville. Population shown
Cities near Waterville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaskinsVillage | 2.6 mi | 1.6 |
| WhitehouseVillage | 3.5 mi | 4.3 |
| PerrysburgCity | 5 mi | 12.1 |
| TontoganyVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| MaumeeCity | 5.8 mi | 10 |
| NeapolisCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| HollandVillage | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| RossfordCity | 8.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 9.2 mi | 13.1 |
| Grand RapidsVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.9 |
| SwantonVillage | 9.7 mi | 3.4 |
| WestonVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Stony RidgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Ottawa HillsVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| PortageVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| ToledoCity | 13 mi | 80.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterville, OH in?
- Waterville is in Lucas County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Waterville, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waterville include 43566.
- What is the population of Waterville, OH?
- About 6,017 people live in Waterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterville?
- Nearby places include Haskins (2.6 mi), Whitehouse (3.5 mi), Perrysburg (5 mi), Tontogany (5.4 mi), Maumee (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023