The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43502 sells for about $247,449, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.98%), a market in balance. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $763 a month.
ZIP 43502 — Archbold
The housing market in ZIP 43502 remains balanced, characterized by steady demand and limited inventory. Prices have shown resilience despite broader regional fluctuations, supported by a stable local economy and high owner-occupancy rates. Buyers currently have more time to evaluate options compared to previous years, reflecting a shift toward a more measured market pace.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking an established, affordable small-town environment with a strong sense of community and manageable commute times.
Median prices moved down 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 3.3% · poverty 10.7% — 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 7.0%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43502, Fulton 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 Archbold Area School District, which is generally regarded as a stable, community-focused district with consistent performance metrics.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risk primarily localized to specific low-lying areas near regional waterways.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing and agricultural support industries, with steady development momentum driven by regional industrial parks and infrastructure maintenance.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Fulton County; rates are determined by local levies for schools, townships, and municipal services, with standard homestead exemptions available for qualifying seniors and disabled residents.
Residents typically enjoy short commutes, averaging approximately 15 minutes, with easy access to regional highways connecting to the broader Toledo metropolitan employment core.
The area features local community parks, walking trails, and proximity to regional golf courses, with basic shopping and dining concentrated in the downtown Archbold district.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and small families, with minimal short-term rental saturation.
The economy is heavily influenced by manufacturing and agricultural sectors, with major employers providing a stable base for the local workforce.
The area relies on regional highway corridors for connectivity, with limited public transit options available for daily commuting.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing industrial infrastructure.
The Fulton County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity across the county.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service districts for emergency and utility management.
Property insurance premiums remain competitive, though coverage is subject to standard regional adjustments for wind and storm-related risks.
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.
Central community park offering recreational facilities and green space.
A major regional historical attraction and living history museum.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.