PlainZIP

Risingsun, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43457

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

1,456
30/sq mi
$54,583
Median income
$153,800
Median home value
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Risingsun pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43457 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43457 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Risingsun, Wood County, Ohio, home to just 1,456 residents across 48.1 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43457 reports a modest median household income of $54,583 (25% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,050. Local economic indicators show a 11.7% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $153,800 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $853 per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wood County, letting you compare 43457 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 43457

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Risingsun, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43457.

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 43457, Risingsun, 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

1,456

Population

48.1

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43457?

44.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$54,583

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$32,050

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43457 ranks nationally

Risingsun, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,583 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

What does housing look like?

600

Total Housing Units

569

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$153,800

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$853

Median Rent

1956

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

+27.1%

YoY Change (2024)

168

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+68%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43457 have increased 27.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 113
2021 +14.7% 129
2022 -8.4% 118
2023 +11.4% 132
2024 +27.1% 168

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 16 business establishments in ZIP 43457, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,594,000.

16

Businesses

76

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 5 31.3%
Retail trade 3 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 18.8%

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 43457 vs 43406 →

ZIP 43457 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 43457 ranks #8 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 43457 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 43457 ranks #9 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
43406 Bradner, OH 1,777 4.8 mi
43467 West Millgrove, OH 106 3.4 mi
43466 Wayne, OH 2,192 4.9 mi
44830 Fostoria, OH 18,962 7.1 mi
44841 Kansas, OH 710 6.4 mi
43435 Helena, OH 1,532 7.2 mi
44817 Bloomdale, OH 1,562 7.7 mi
43450 Pemberville, OH 3,619 9.8 mi
43431 Gibsonburg, OH 4,752 9.7 mi
44809 Bascom, OH 293 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wood County

43551 standard
Perrysburg, OH
Pop: 37,002
43402 standard
Bowling Green, OH
Pop: 31,327
43619 standard
Northwood, OH
Pop: 7,499
43460 standard
Rossford, OH
Pop: 6,289
43465 standard
Walbridge, OH
Pop: 5,059
43403 standard
Bowling Green, OH
Pop: 5,004

Related Areas

Wood County Risingsun, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43457 in? ▼
ZIP code 43457 (Risingsun) is located in Wood County, Ohio. Wood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wood-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43457? ▼
ZIP code 43457 in Risingsun, OH has a population of 1,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43457? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43457 is $54,583, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43457? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43457 is $153,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43457? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43457 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43457? ▼
ZIP code 43457 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43457? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43457 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43457? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43457 increased by 27.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 43457? ▼
In ZIP code 43457, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 43457? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43457 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43457? ▼
In ZIP code 43457, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43457? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43457 is 11.7% 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.