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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
$74,818
Median income
$297,100
Median home value
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $60,996. Local economic indicators show a 7.1% poverty rate alongside 6.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $297,100 (51% above the state average); renters pay a median of $746 monthly, and 90.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Ottawa County, letting you compare 43440 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 43440

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakeside Marblehead, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43440.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43440?

61.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$60,996

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43440 ranks nationally

Lakeside Marblehead, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,818 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,631

Total Housing Units

2,340

Occupied Units

4,291

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$297,100

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$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

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ZIP 43440 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 43440 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 43440 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 43440 ranks #3 of 6 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
43433 Gypsum, OH 95 5.4 mi
43438 Kelleys Island, OH 312 6.7 mi
44824 Castalia, OH 4,060 10.1 mi
44870 Sandusky, OH 41,030 8.8 mi
43456 Put In Bay, OH 608 10.1 mi
43464 Vickery, OH 1,460 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ottawa County

43452 standard
Port Clinton, OH
Pop: 13,811
43449 standard
Oak Harbor, OH
Pop: 8,278
43430 standard
Genoa, OH
Pop: 4,783
43416 standard
Elmore, OH
Pop: 2,891
43432 standard
Graytown, OH
Pop: 1,366
43445 standard
Martin, OH
Pop: 1,161

Related Areas

Ottawa County Lakeside Marblehead, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.