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Archbold, OH — ZIP 43502

Population: 6,890 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 43502 (Archbold, OH) is $249,703 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $253,375 after a median 47.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$249,703

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

47.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,703
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.5%
10-year appreciation
+75.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$249,703
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$253,375
Median list price
$274,500
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
+10.2%
Median days on market
47.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Archbold-Area Local, Four County Career Center
Schools include
Archbold Elementary School, Archbold High School, Archbold Middle School, Four County Career Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,541
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,119

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Huffman Farm Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MERCY HEALTH - DEFIANCE HOSPITAL, PROMEDICA DEFIANCE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-143 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
56.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,331
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
69.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,618
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 43502State medianUS median
Median home value$249,703$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$253,375$242,250$325,000
Median days on market48 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,331$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 43502?
$249,703.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 43502?
$253,375.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 43502?
Median days on market: 47.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 43502?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,119/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 43502?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 43502 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 43502?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 43502?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 43502?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 43502?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 43502 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 43502?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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