PlainZIP

Berkey, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43504

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

1,094
28/sq mi
$91,731
Median income
$260,300
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berkey pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43504 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berkey, Lucas County, Ohio, home to just 1,094 residents across 39.6 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43504 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,731 (26% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $44,048. 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.3%. Housing costs here run $260,300 for a typical home value (32% above the state average), with rent averaging $591 a month; 84.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lucas County, letting you compare 43504 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 43504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berkey, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43504.

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 43504, Berkey, 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

1,094

Population

39.6

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43504?

46.7

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$91,731

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$44,048

Per Capita Income

0.8%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 43504 ranks nationally

Berkey, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,731 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

419

Total Housing Units

404

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$260,300

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$591

Median Rent

1961

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

148

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+48%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43504 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +48% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +4.4% 119
2019 -1.1% 118
2020 +2.5% 121
2021 +11.6% 135
2024 – 148

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 19 business establishments in ZIP 43504, employing approximately 124 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,105,000.

19

Businesses

124

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 26.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 21.1%
Construction 3 15.8%

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 43504 vs 43560 →

ZIP 43504 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 43504 ranks #9 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 43504 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 43504 ranks #7 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
43560 Sylvania, OH 32,226 5.1 mi
43540 Metamora, OH 1,501 5.4 mi
43617 Toledo, OH 7,500 6.0 mi
43558 Swanton, OH 13,579 7.4 mi
49276 Riga, MI 1,003 7.5 mi
43528 Holland, OH 16,430 6.5 mi
49228 Blissfield, MI 5,545 7.9 mi
49267 Ottawa Lake, MI 4,072 7.4 mi
43542 Monclova, OH 3,591 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lucas County

43615 standard
Toledo, OH
Pop: 39,441
43560 standard
Sylvania, OH
Pop: 32,226
43613 standard
Toledo, OH
Pop: 31,635
43612 standard
Toledo, OH
Pop: 29,674
43614 standard
Toledo, OH
Pop: 29,290
43605 standard
Toledo, OH
Pop: 28,346

Related Areas

Lucas County Berkey, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43504 in? ▼
ZIP code 43504 (Berkey) is located in Lucas County, Ohio. Lucas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lucas-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43504? ▼
ZIP code 43504 in Berkey, OH has a population of 1,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43504 is $91,731, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43504 is $260,300, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43504 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43504? ▼
ZIP code 43504 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43504 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43504 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 48%. 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 43504? ▼
In ZIP code 43504, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43504? ▼
In ZIP code 43504, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43504 is 0.8% 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.