| City: | Farmer, Ohio |
| County: | Defiance County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:14:08 AM |
| Population: | 77 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 419 / 567 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.3833, -84.6308 |
| Land Area: | 1.176 sq mi |
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Farmer is a crossroads settlement in Defiance County, Ohio, where State Routes 2 and 249 meet. With just 77 residents in 31 households, it's one of the smallest communities with its own ZIP code in Ohio. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the area. Everyone here relies on the Farmer post office.
The post office maintains 16 PO Boxes for the 31 local households, a 52% adoption rate. The remaining residents receive mail through the enclosing ZIP code 43506 (Bryan), but those who want a Farmer mailing address need a box. There are no city carrier routes originating from this ZIP. The community sits within Bryan's postal territory as a point location rather than having its own defined service area.
Farmer skews older. The median age is 54.5 years, with only 3 children under 18 and 4 young adults aged 18-24. Housing tells a similar story: about 35% of homes (11 of 31) were built before 1939. Half of the households own their homes, half rent. Nobody moved in looking for new construction.
The street addresses here are highway-based: State Route 2 and State Route 249. There are no named residential streets, no subdivisions, no apartment complexes. Three businesses operate here, but there's no data on employment since the population is too small for reliable estimates. This is rural northwest Ohio at its most elemental.
All addresses are on state highways at this rural crossroads, with no named residential streets.
ZIP Code 43520 has 77 residents and 31 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 54.5 years, significantly older than the state (39.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.6% male and 58.4% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 23Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 65.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 31Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.48Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 17 | 23 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 77 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.5
Male Median Age: 52.5
Female Median Age: 56.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 8 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| White: | 75 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 75 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 32 | 41.56% | 52.5 years |
| Females: | 45 | 58.44% | 56.1 years |
| Total: | 77 | 100% | 54.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 23 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($69,680), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($50,654), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($199,200), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($988), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 11 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 11 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 11 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.20%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 43520 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 17Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43520 is located in Defiance County, Ohio, within the Defiance, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19580) and Ohio's 9th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 38,258 people, about 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 43520. It covers 1.176 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Defiance, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 38,258Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.176 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 464.65 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43520 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.