Waldo, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43356
Marion County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,103
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,870
- Median income Above-median income area
- $250,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waldo pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43356 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43356 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waldo, Marion County, Ohio, home to just 1,103 residents across 55.4 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43356 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,870 (27% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,342. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $250,500 (27% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 84.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $790.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 43356 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 43356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waldo, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43356.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 43356, Waldo, 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
1,103
Population
55.4
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43356?
56.7
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
0.4%
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?
$92,870
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$45,342
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43356 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Waldo, 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)
$92,870 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
528housing units
528
Total Housing Units
510
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,500
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$790
Median Rent
1964
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
-7.5%
YoY Change (2023)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43356 have decreased 7.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +8.3% | 142 |
| 2020 | +8.4% | 154 |
| 2021 | +20.9% | 186 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 215 |
| 2023 | -7.5% | 199 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 43356, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,282,000.
31
Businesses
221
Employees
$8.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.9% |
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 43356 vs 43003 →
ZIP 43356 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43302
Marion (43302)
54,790 residents
- 43342 3,228
Prospect (43342)
3,228 residents
- 43003 2,917
Ashley (43003)
2,917 residents
- 43320 1,588
Edison (43320)
1,588 residents
- 43066 1,328
Radnor (43066)
1,328 residents
- 43356 1,103
Waldo (43356)
1,103 residents
- 43032 77
Kilbourne (43032)
77 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43356 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43356 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43066
Radnor (43066)
$129,012 median income
- 43356
Waldo (43356)
$92,870 median income
- 43342
Prospect (43342)
$84,803 median income
- 43003
Ashley (43003)
$69,852 median income
- 43302
Marion (43302)
$55,057 median income
- 43320 $51,603
Edison (43320)
$51,603 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43356 ranks #2 of 6 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 43356, 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 (1,103 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 43356 in?
ZIP code 43356 (Waldo) is located in Marion County, Ohio. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43356?
ZIP code 43356 in Waldo, OH has a population of 1,103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43356?
The median household income in ZIP 43356 is $92,870, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43356?
The median home value in ZIP 43356 is $250,500, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43356 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43356?
ZIP code 43356 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43356 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43356?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43356 decreased by 7.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 43356?
In ZIP code 43356, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 43356?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43356 is 33.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43356?
In ZIP code 43356, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43356 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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