PlainZIP

Hamler, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43524

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

1,236
16/sq mi
$60,882
Median income
$165,800
Median home value
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hamler pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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 43524 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43524 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamler, Henry County, Ohio, home to just 1,236 residents across 77.7 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43524 reports a modest median household income of $60,882 (17% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,362. Poverty here runs at 17.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. Median home value sits at $165,800 (16% below the state average), median rent at $882 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 43524 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 43524

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamler, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43524.

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 43524, Hamler, 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

1,236

Population

77.7

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43524?

45.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$60,882

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$35,362

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 43524 ranks nationally

Hamler, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,882 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

550

Total Housing Units

498

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$165,800

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$882

Median Rent

1944

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

-5.9%

YoY Change (2021)

127

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+27%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43524 have decreased 5.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +27% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 +43.5% 150
2016 -29.7% 105
2017 +47.9% 155
2020 – 134
2021 -5.9% 127

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 43524, employing approximately 151 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,468,000.

23

Businesses

151

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 21.7%
Retail trade 4 17.4%
Information 3 13.0%

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 43524 vs 43535 →

ZIP 43524 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 43524 ranks #5 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 43524 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 43524 ranks #7 of 8 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
43535 Malinta, OH 757 5.5 mi
43516 Deshler, OH 2,951 6.5 mi
43527 Holgate, OH 2,287 6.4 mi
45856 Leipsic, OH 5,194 8.1 mi
43523 Grelton, OH 62 7.9 mi
43548 New Bavaria, OH 700 7.7 mi
45864 Miller City, OH 163 10.4 mi
43534 Mc Clure, OH 1,784 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

43545 standard
Napoleon, OH
Pop: 14,034
43532 standard
Liberty Center, OH
Pop: 4,015
43516 standard
Deshler, OH
Pop: 2,951
43527 standard
Holgate, OH
Pop: 2,287
43534 standard
Mc Clure, OH
Pop: 1,784
43535 standard
Malinta, OH
Pop: 757

Related Areas

Henry County Hamler, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43524 in? ▼
ZIP code 43524 (Hamler) 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 43524? ▼
ZIP code 43524 in Hamler, OH has a population of 1,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43524? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43524 is $60,882, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43524? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43524 is $165,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43524? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43524 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43524? ▼
ZIP code 43524 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 151 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43524? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43524 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4), Information (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43524? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43524 decreased by 5.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 27%. 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 43524? ▼
In ZIP code 43524, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 43524? ▼
In ZIP code 43524, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43524? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43524 is 17.3% 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.