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ZIP Code 43442

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Lindsey · Sandusky County · Ohio

Population
999

22/sq mi

Median income
$61,667

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$172,500

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.0%

Median age 42.5

Land area
45.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 43442 in Lindsey, Ohio has a population of 999. The median household income is $61,667, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $172,500, 38% below the US average. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43442 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.0 square miles in Lindsey, Sandusky County, Ohio. The area is home to 999 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 43442 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43442 sits at $61,667 (16% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,370. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $172,500 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $729 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43442 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sandusky County, so you can benchmark 43442 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 →

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 43442, Lindsey, 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

999

Population

45.0

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43442?

42.5

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$61,667

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$28,370

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

364

Total Housing Units

318

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$172,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$729

Median Rent

1938

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

+18.1%

YoY Change (2021)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43442 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +25.8% 151
2018 -8.1% 139
2019 +1.7% 141
2020 +17.2% 166
2021 +18.1% 196

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 43442, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,584,000.

11

Businesses

72

Employees

$5.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 27.3%

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 43442 vs 43458 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
43458 Rocky Ridge, OH 414 7.2 mi
43416 Elmore, OH 2,891 4.8 mi
43431 Gibsonburg, OH 4,752 6.8 mi
43420 Fremont, OH 30,579 7.2 mi
43432 Graytown, OH 1,366 9.6 mi
43469 Woodville, OH 3,149 8.0 mi
43449 Oak Harbor, OH 8,278 8.4 mi
43407 Burgoon, OH 639 10.5 mi
43435 Helena, OH 1,532 8.6 mi
43408 Clay Center, OH 269 12.6 mi

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Pop: 10,403
43431 standard
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Pop: 4,752
43469 standard
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Pop: 3,149
43435 standard
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Pop: 1,532

Related Areas

Sandusky County Lindsey, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43442 in? ▼
ZIP code 43442 (Lindsey) 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 43442? ▼
ZIP code 43442 in Lindsey, OH has a population of 999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43442? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43442 is $61,667, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43442? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43442 is $172,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43442? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43442 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43442? ▼
ZIP code 43442 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43442? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43442 increased by 18.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 43442? ▼
In ZIP code 43442, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 43442? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43442 is 24.7 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 43442? ▼
In ZIP code 43442, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43442? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43442 is 10.3% 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 Lindsey, OH

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

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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