Lakeside Marblehead, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43440
Ottawa County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,875
- 118/sq mi High-density area
- $74,818
- Median income Near-median income area
- $297,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lakeside Marblehead pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 118
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43440 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43440 (Lakeside Marblehead, OH) fell -11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.2 in 2023 to 213.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43440 covers 41.4 square miles in Lakeside Marblehead, Ottawa County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,875 residents on file, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43440 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,818 (2% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,996. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $297,100 (51% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $746.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ottawa County, so 43440 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 43440
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakeside Marblehead, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43440.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 8
Transportation and warehousing
8 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 43440, Lakeside Marblehead, 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
4,875
Population
41.4
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43440?
61.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.3%
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?
$74,818
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$60,996
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43440 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Lakeside Marblehead, 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)
$74,818 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
6,631housing units
6,631
Total Housing Units
2,340
Occupied Units
4,291
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,100
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$746
Median Rent
1981
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
-11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43440 have decreased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 174 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 188 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 206 |
| 2023 | +16.5% | 240 |
| 2024 | -11.2% | 213 |
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 132 business establishments in ZIP 43440, employing approximately 878 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,601,000.
132
Businesses
878
Employees
$42.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 22.0% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 14.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.3% |
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 43440 vs 43433 →
ZIP 43440 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44870
Sandusky (44870)
41,030 residents
- 43440 4,875
Lakeside Marblehead (43440)
4,875 residents
- 44824 4,060
Castalia (44824)
4,060 residents
- 43464 1,460
Vickery (43464)
1,460 residents
- 43456 608
Put In Bay (43456)
608 residents
- 43438 312
Kelleys Island (43438)
312 residents
- 43433 95
Gypsum (43433)
95 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43440 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43440 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43438
Kelleys Island (43438)
$82,917 median income
- 44824
Castalia (44824)
$79,803 median income
- 43440
Lakeside Marblehead (43440)
$74,818 median income
- 43456
Put In Bay (43456)
$72,969 median income
- 44870
Sandusky (44870)
$62,082 median income
- 43464
Vickery (43464)
$41,471 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43440 ranks #3 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 43440, 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 (4,875 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 43440 in?
ZIP code 43440 (Lakeside Marblehead) is located in Ottawa County, Ohio. Ottawa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ottawa-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43440?
ZIP code 43440 in Lakeside Marblehead, OH has a population of 4,875 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43440?
The median household income in ZIP 43440 is $74,818, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43440?
The median home value in ZIP 43440 is $297,100, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43440?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43440 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43440?
ZIP code 43440 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 878 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43440?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43440 are: Accommodation and food services (29), Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43440?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43440 decreased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 43440?
In ZIP code 43440, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 43440?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43440 is 21.5 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 43440?
In ZIP code 43440, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43440?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43440 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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