PlainZIP

Gibsonburg, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43431

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

4,752
38/sq mi
$77,526
Median income
$151,300
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43431 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43431 covers 125.7 square miles in Gibsonburg, Sandusky County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,752 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43431 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,526 (6% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,181. Poverty here runs at 8.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. Median home value sits at $151,300 (23% below the state average), median rent at $625 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43431, 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 43431

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gibsonburg, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43431.

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 43431, Gibsonburg, 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

4,752

Population

125.7

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43431?

42.3

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$77,526

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$37,181

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43431 ranks nationally

Gibsonburg, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,526 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,964

Total Housing Units

1,869

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$151,300

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1954

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

+36.2%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43431 have increased 36.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.5% 120
2021 +14.0% 137
2022 +3.0% 141
2023 +6.2% 150
2024 +36.2% 204

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 71 business establishments in ZIP 43431, employing approximately 624 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,188,000.

71

Businesses

624

Employees

$24.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 11 15.5%
Construction 8 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.0%
Manufacturing 4 5.6%
Wholesale trade 4 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.2%

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 43431 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 43431 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 43431 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 43431 ranks #5 of 9 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
43435 Helena, OH 1,532 4.6 mi
43469 Woodville, OH 3,149 5.0 mi
43406 Bradner, OH 1,777 6.3 mi
43442 Lindsey, OH 999 6.8 mi
43416 Elmore, OH 2,891 7.4 mi
43430 Genoa, OH 4,783 9.5 mi
44841 Kansas, OH 710 9.7 mi
43407 Burgoon, OH 639 9.0 mi
43443 Luckey, OH 1,834 8.4 mi
43457 Risingsun, OH 1,456 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sandusky County

43420 standard
Fremont, OH
Pop: 30,579
44811 standard
Bellevue, OH
Pop: 12,867
43410 standard
Clyde, OH
Pop: 10,403
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 Gibsonburg, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43431 in? ▼
ZIP code 43431 (Gibsonburg) 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 43431? ▼
ZIP code 43431 in Gibsonburg, OH has a population of 4,752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43431? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43431 is $77,526, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43431? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43431 is $151,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43431? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43431 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43431? ▼
ZIP code 43431 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 624 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43431? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43431 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43431? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43431 increased by 36.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 43431? ▼
In ZIP code 43431, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 43431? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43431 is 24.0 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 43431? ▼
In ZIP code 43431, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43431? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43431 is 8.3% 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.