ZIP Code 43356

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Waldo · Marion County · Ohio

Population
1,103

20/sq mi

Median income
$92,870

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$250,500

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.7%

Median age 56.7

Land area
55.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 43356 in Waldo, Ohio has a population of 1,103. The median household income is $92,870, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $250,500, 10% below the US average. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43356 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.4 square miles in Waldo, Marion County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,103 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43356 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43356 sits at $92,870 (27% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $45,342. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $250,500 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $790 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43356 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 43356 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 43356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43356.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,103

Population

55.4

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43356?

56.7

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$45,342

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

33.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

528

Total Housing Units

510

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$250,500

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$790

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

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 Code City Population Distance
43003 Ashley, OH 2,917 5.0 mi
43342 Prospect, OH 3,228 7.3 mi
43066 Radnor, OH 1,328 7.5 mi
43032 Kilbourne, OH 77 10.1 mi
43302 Marion, OH 54,790 10.7 mi
43320 Edison, OH 1,588 11.9 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Waldo, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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