The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43466 sells for about $173,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,025 a month.
ZIP 43466 — Wayne
The housing market in 43466 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation consistent with rural Wood County trends. Demand remains stable, driven by local employment and the affordability of the area compared to larger metro centers. Market conditions are balanced, with homes selling near asking price and limited speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for families and long-term residents seeking a quiet, rural village lifestyle with affordable housing costs and a manageable commute to larger regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 7.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43466, Wood County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Elmwood Local School District, which generally maintains a stable academic reputation within the rural Wood County region.
The region is primarily at risk for severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located in low-lying areas near the Portage River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional agricultural processing and manufacturing hubs in Wood County, with steady infrastructure maintenance provided by the village and county.
Property taxes are assessed by Wood County based on local millage rates that fund the village, township, and school district; no specific special district surcharges are widely reported for this ZIP.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with access to US-6 and I-75 providing connections to employment centers in Bowling Green and Toledo.
Local amenities include small village parks and proximity to larger recreational facilities in Bowling Green, with basic shopping and dining options available within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental activity.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural operations and small-scale manufacturing, with significant employment influence from nearby Bowling Green and the broader Toledo metro area.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use, with major highway access via US-6 and I-75 serving as the primary corridors for regional transit.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing village infrastructure.
The Wood County Auditor's office conducts triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to ensure property assessments reflect current market values.
Parcels are subject to Elmwood Local School District taxes and standard county-level levies for health, human services, and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though homeowners should account for standard Midwestern weather-related hazard coverage.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Ohio law requires sellers to provide a Residential Property Disclosure Form detailing the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Doyt L. Perry Stadium4.58.2 mi
- Wood County Fairgrounds4.510.4 mi
- Hancock County Fairgrounds4.418.6 mi
- Stone Ridge Golf Club4.510.3 mi
- Fort Meigs YMCA4.318.5 mi
- White Star Park Quarry Beach4.511.8 mi
- Carter Park4.67.7 mi
- Van Buren State Park4.412.4 mi
- Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark4.611 mi
- Simpson Garden Park4.810.2 mi
- Millbury Classic Cars and Trucks Museum4.917.6 mi
- Fort Meigs Historic Site4.719.4 mi
- Marathon Center for the Performing Arts4.718.6 mi
- Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark4.611 mi
- Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation and Riverside Train4.715.5 mi
- White Star Park Quarry Beach4.511.8 mi
- Carter Park4.67.7 mi
- Van Buren State Park4.412.4 mi
- Van Buren State Park Campground4.511.7 mi
- Bowling Green City Pool & Waterpark4.39.7 mi
- Stone Ridge Golf Club4.510.3 mi
- Meijer4.37.7 mi
- Frobose Meat Locker - Pemberville, OH4.38.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.58.2 mi
- Woodland Mall3.210.1 mi
- Dollar General3.811 mi
- Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport4.425.5 mi
- Toledo Hospital4.426.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and playground facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.