The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43570 sells for about $185,000, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are down 11.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $891 a month.
ZIP 43570 — West Unity
The housing market in ZIP 43570 is exhibiting a divergent trend, characterized by a significant increase in recent sales volume and a reduction in market time, contrasted against a year-over-year decline in median sale price. While listing inventory remains limited, the recent spike in sales pace suggests heightened buyer activity compared to the prior year. Current indicators point to a cautiously optimistic sentiment, as the market clears inventory faster than in 2025 despite downward price pressure on median transaction values.
Best suited for family buyers and those seeking a quiet, lower-cost-of-living environment compared to larger regional hubs.
Median prices moved down 11.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.7% · poverty 9.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43570, Williams 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.
Local law enforcement presence is established in West Unity; specific regional crime trend comparisons are not publicly published for this ZIP.
The area is served by the Hilltop Local School District; Hilltop High and Hilltop Elementary provide local educational services.
The county-level natural-hazard risk is rated as relatively low by FEMA, with primary concerns including hail, ice storms, and strong winds.
Development is stable, largely tied to regional Northwest Ohio agricultural and light industrial employment corridors, with no major new infrastructure megaprojects currently reported.
Property taxes are levied by Williams County jurisdictions; specific rates and exemptions are subject to standard Ohio property tax formulas and local millage rates.
The mean commute time is approximately 19.9 minutes, reflecting a drive-oriented lifestyle typical of Northwest Ohio.
Recreation is centered around rural outdoor spaces and community parks typical of Williams County.
Rental market depth is limited with minimal turnover; current median rent is $1,175.
Industry mix is dominated by local regional employers in manufacturing, agriculture, and small business services.
The area relies on regional highway access typical of rural Northwest Ohio.
No significant large-scale development pipelines are reported for this specific ZIP.
Williams County Auditor manages property assessments according to Ohio state law.
Parcels are subject to standard Williams County taxing and school district jurisdictions.
Property insurance posture aligns with regional standards for Northwest Ohio; moderate wildfire risk.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 43570 profiles.
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.
Primary educational anchor for the community.
Local outdoor recreation space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.