PlainZIP

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
$67,606
Median income
$170,400
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Upper Sandusky pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,625. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. The typical home here is valued at $170,400 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $810 monthly, and 71.1% of units 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. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyandot County, so you can benchmark 43351 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 43351?

37.6

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

$34,625

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43351 ranks nationally

Upper Sandusky, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,606 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,537

Total Housing Units

4,250

Occupied Units

287

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$170,400

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43351 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43351 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
43330 Kirby, OH 118 6.1 mi
43323 Harpster, OH 680 7.0 mi
43337 Morral, OH 1,108 10.4 mi
43316 Carey, OH 6,041 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wyandot County

43316 standard
Carey, OH
Pop: 6,041
44882 standard
Sycamore, OH
Pop: 2,909
44849 standard
Nevada, OH
Pop: 2,260
43359 standard
Wharton, OH
Pop: 819
44844 standard
Mc Cutchenville, OH
Pop: 764
43323 standard
Harpster, OH
Pop: 680

Related Areas

Wyandot County Upper Sandusky, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.