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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
$89,000
Median income
$150,900
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,334. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Housing costs here run $150,900 for a typical home value (23% below the state average), with rent averaging $795 a month; 84.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Henry County, letting you compare 43516 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 43516

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deshler, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43516.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43516?

35.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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

$42,334

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43516 ranks nationally

Deshler, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,000 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,100

Total Housing Units

1,046

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$150,900

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 43516 vs 43524 →

ZIP 43516 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 43516 ranks #3 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 43516 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 43516 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

43545 standard
Napoleon, OH
Pop: 14,034
43532 standard
Liberty Center, OH
Pop: 4,015
43527 standard
Holgate, OH
Pop: 2,287
43534 standard
Mc Clure, OH
Pop: 1,784
43524 standard
Hamler, OH
Pop: 1,236
43535 standard
Malinta, OH
Pop: 757

Related Areas

Henry County Deshler, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.