Deshler, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43516
Henry County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,951
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $89,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $150,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Deshler pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43516 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43516 covers 182.2 square miles in Deshler, Henry County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,951 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43516 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,000 (22% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,334. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,900 (23% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $795; owner occupancy is 84.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 43516 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 43516
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deshler, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43516.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 43516, Deshler, 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
2,951
Population
182.2
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43516?
35.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
3.3%
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?
$89,000
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$42,334
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43516 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Deshler, 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)
$89,000 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,100housing units
1,100
Total Housing Units
1,046
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,900
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$795
Median Rent
1965
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2022)
156
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+56%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43516 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +3.4% | 122 |
| 2019 | +10.2% | 134 |
| 2020 | +0.5% | 135 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 143 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 156 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 43516, employing approximately 318 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,530,000.
39
Businesses
318
Employees
$13.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.7% |
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 43516 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45856
Leipsic (45856)
5,194 residents
- 45858
Mc Comb (45858)
3,083 residents
- 43516
Deshler (43516)
2,951 residents
- 43569
Weston (43569)
2,818 residents
- 43534 1,784
Mc Clure (43534)
1,784 residents
- 43524 1,236
Hamler (43524)
1,236 residents
- 43511 940
Custar (43511)
940 residents
- 43535 757
Malinta (43535)
757 residents
- 43529 256
Hoytville (43529)
256 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43516 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43516 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43516
Deshler (43516)
$89,000 median income
- 45856
Leipsic (45856)
$86,494 median income
- 43529
Hoytville (43529)
$84,167 median income
- 43534
Mc Clure (43534)
$81,094 median income
- 45858
Mc Comb (45858)
$74,709 median income
- 43569
Weston (43569)
$70,898 median income
- 43535
Malinta (43535)
$67,083 median income
- 43511
Custar (43511)
$66,250 median income
- 43541
Milton Center (43541)
$63,438 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43516 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43524 | Hamler, OH | 1,236 | 6.5 mi |
| 43511 | Custar, OH | 940 | 5.7 mi |
| 43534 | Mc Clure, OH | 1,784 | 9.5 mi |
| 43529 | Hoytville, OH | 256 | 7.2 mi |
| 43541 | Milton Center, OH | 144 | 7.2 mi |
| 45856 | Leipsic, OH | 5,194 | 8.3 mi |
| 43523 | Grelton, OH | 62 | 9.1 mi |
| 43535 | Malinta, OH | 757 | 8.3 mi |
| 45858 | Mc Comb, OH | 3,083 | 9.5 mi |
| 43569 | Weston, OH | 2,818 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43516, 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 (2,951 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 43516 in?
ZIP code 43516 (Deshler) is located in Henry County, Ohio. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43516?
ZIP code 43516 in Deshler, OH has a population of 2,951 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43516?
The median household income in ZIP 43516 is $89,000, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43516?
The median home value in ZIP 43516 is $150,900, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43516?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43516 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43516?
ZIP code 43516 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 318 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43516?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43516 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (7), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43516?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43516 increased by 9.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 56%. 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 43516?
In ZIP code 43516, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 43516?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43516 is 27.1 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 43516?
In ZIP code 43516, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43516?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43516 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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