PlainZIP

Fremont, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43420

Sandusky County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,579
88/sq mi
$61,331
Median income
$152,900
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
88
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43420 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43420 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio, with 30,579 residents across 349.1 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43420 reports a modest median household income of $61,331 (16% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,283. Poverty here runs at 18.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $152,900 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $807 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43420, plus 6 more within Sandusky County, give a clearer read than the 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 43420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fremont, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43420.

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 43420, Fremont, 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

30,579

Population

349.1

Area (sq mi)

88

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43420?

41.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$61,331

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$33,283

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43420 ranks nationally

Fremont, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,331 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,786

Total Housing Units

12,637

Occupied Units

1,149

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$152,900

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$807

Median Rent

1958

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

+13.7%

YoY Change (2024)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43420 have increased 13.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 120
2021 +9.4% 131
2022 +11.7% 146
2023 +3.7% 152
2024 +13.7% 173

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 754 business establishments in ZIP 43420, employing approximately 13,114 people with a combined annual payroll of $652,489,000.

754

Businesses

13,114

Employees

$652.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 119 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 95 12.6%
Construction 83 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 77 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 71 9.4%
Manufacturing 64 8.5%
Finance and insurance 42 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 29 3.9%
Wholesale trade 26 3.5%
Information 13 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.5%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 43420 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 43420 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 43420 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 43420 ranks #5 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
44861 Old Fort, OH 64 8.4 mi
43442 Lindsey, OH 999 7.2 mi
44836 Green Springs, OH 2,654 8.8 mi
43407 Burgoon, OH 639 9.0 mi
44815 Bettsville, OH 637 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sandusky County

44811 standard
Bellevue, OH
Pop: 12,867
43410 standard
Clyde, OH
Pop: 10,403
43431 standard
Gibsonburg, OH
Pop: 4,752
43469 standard
Woodville, OH
Pop: 3,149
43435 standard
Helena, OH
Pop: 1,532
43464 standard
Vickery, OH
Pop: 1,460

Related Areas

Sandusky County Fremont, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43420 in? ▼
ZIP code 43420 (Fremont) is located in Sandusky County, Ohio. Sandusky County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sandusky-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43420? ▼
ZIP code 43420 in Fremont, OH has a population of 30,579 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43420? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43420 is $61,331, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43420? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43420 is $152,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43420? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43420 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43420? ▼
ZIP code 43420 has 754 business establishments employing approximately 13,114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43420? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43420 are: Retail trade (119), Health care and social assistance (95), Construction (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43420? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43420 increased by 13.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 43420? ▼
In ZIP code 43420, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 43420? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43420 is 19.6 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 43420? ▼
In ZIP code 43420, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43420? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43420 is 18.6% 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.