Upper Sandusky, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43351
Wyandot County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,436
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,606
- Median income Near-median income area
- $170,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Upper Sandusky pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43351 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43351 (Upper Sandusky, OH) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.6 in 2023 to 178.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43351 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, home to 10,436 residents across 402.9 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43351 reports a modest median household income of $67,606 (7% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,625. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,400 (14% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $810; 71.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyandot County, so 43351 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 43351
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Upper Sandusky, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43351.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43351, Upper Sandusky, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,436
Population
402.9
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43351?
37.6
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,606
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$34,625
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43351 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Upper Sandusky, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,606 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,537housing units
4,537
Total Housing Units
4,250
Occupied Units
287
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$810
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43351 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 130 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 141 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 159 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 166 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 178 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 320 business establishments in ZIP 43351, employing approximately 5,731 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,237,000.
320
Businesses
5,731
Employees
$299.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 28 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 43351 vs 43330 →
ZIP 43351 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43351
Upper Sandusky (43351)
10,436 residents
- 43316
Carey (43316)
6,041 residents
- 43337 1,108
Morral (43337)
1,108 residents
- 43323 680
Harpster (43323)
680 residents
- 43330 118
Kirby (43330)
118 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43351 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43351 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43316
Carey (43316)
$78,828 median income
- 43337
Morral (43337)
$70,833 median income
- 43351
Upper Sandusky (43351)
$67,606 median income
- 43330
Kirby (43330)
$65,625 median income
- 43323
Harpster (43323)
$56,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43351 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43351, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,436 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 43351 in?
ZIP code 43351 (Upper Sandusky) is located in Wyandot County, Ohio. Wyandot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wyandot-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43351?
ZIP code 43351 in Upper Sandusky, OH has a population of 10,436 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43351?
The median household income in ZIP 43351 is $67,606, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43351?
The median home value in ZIP 43351 is $170,400, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43351?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43351 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43351?
ZIP code 43351 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 5,731 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43351?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43351 are: Other services (except public administration) (53), Retail trade (40), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43351?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43351 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43351?
In ZIP code 43351, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 43351?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43351 is 18.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43351?
In ZIP code 43351, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43351?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43351 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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