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 Moderate-density area
- $91,731
- Median income Above-median income area
- $260,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,048. The poverty rate is 0.8%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $260,300 (32% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $591.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lucas County, so 43504 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 43504
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berkey, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43504.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43504?
46.7
Median Age
57.0%
Male
43.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$91,731
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$44,048
Per Capita Income
0.8%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 43504 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Berkey, 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)
$91,731 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
419housing units
419
Total Housing Units
404
Occupied Units
15
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,300
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43560
Sylvania (43560)
32,226 residents
- 43528
Holland (43528)
16,430 residents
- 43558
Swanton (43558)
13,579 residents
- 43617 7,500
Toledo (43617)
7,500 residents
- 49228 5,545
Blissfield (49228)
5,545 residents
- 49267 4,072
Ottawa Lake (49267)
4,072 residents
- 43542 3,591
Monclova (43542)
3,591 residents
- 43540 1,501
Metamora (43540)
1,501 residents
- 43504 1,094
Berkey (43504)
1,094 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43504 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43504 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43542
Monclova (43542)
$148,657 median income
- 43617
Toledo (43617)
$127,019 median income
- 43540
Metamora (43540)
$119,583 median income
- 43560
Sylvania (43560)
$109,486 median income
- 49267
Ottawa Lake (49267)
$97,961 median income
- 43528
Holland (43528)
$93,986 median income
- 43504
Berkey (43504)
$91,731 median income
- 49228
Blissfield (49228)
$82,703 median income
- 43558
Swanton (43558)
$74,173 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43504, 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 (1,094 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 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.
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