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ZIP 43402

Pop. 31,393·Wood County·204th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,058/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-18.1%
vs US Median
-$907
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 43402 · $1,058
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,460
Research median
$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,696/yr
At $1,058/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyWood County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -18.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43402 (Bowling Green, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,393
Median income
$52,426
Median age
27.8
Renters
56.5%
Age distribution
16.9%
42.3%
16.9%
14.5%
Under 1816.9%
18–3442.3%
35–5416.9%
55–649.5%
65+14.5%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
85.4%
White85.4%
Black3.1%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian1.6%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
26.6%
26.5%
42.8%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+42.8%
Housing tenure
43.5%
56.5%
Owner43.5%
Renter56.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43402 in Bowling Green, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,609 → $52,426
up 12.5%
Population
31,939 → 31,393
down 1.7%
Renter share
57.2% → 56.5%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
43.8% → 42.8%
-1.0 pts
Median age
26.6 → 27.8
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $52,426 today, compared with $46,609 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 31,939 residents to roughly 31,393.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43402 covers Bowling Green, OH. The median rent here is $1,058/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($52,426/yr), ZIP 43402 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43402?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43402 (Bowling Green, OH) is $1,058. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43402 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43402's median rent of $1,058/mo is $907 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43402 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43402 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #204 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,058/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43402?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,058/mo in ZIP 43402. The local median household income is $52,426/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43402?

Rent in ZIP 43402 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 43402 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43402 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,058/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($52,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43402 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43402 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.5% of ZIP 43402 households are renters, while 43.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43402 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43402 compare to the rest of Bowling Green?

ZIP 43402 is pricier than Bowling Green as a whole. At $1,058/mo, it's $9 above the Bowling Green citywide median of $1,049/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43402 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43402 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,058/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 43402's median household income ($52,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43402 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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