Hicksville, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43526
Defiance County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,072
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,912
- Median income Near-median income area
- $168,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hicksville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43526 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43526 (Hicksville, OH) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 185.0 in 2023 to 205.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43526 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, home to 6,072 residents across 201.1 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43526 reports a modest median household income of $66,912 (8% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,463. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,400 (15% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $777; 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Defiance County, so 43526 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 43526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hicksville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43526.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
11 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 43526, Hicksville, 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
6,072
Population
201.1
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43526?
32.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$66,912
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$28,463
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43526 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Hicksville, 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)
$66,912 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
2,350housing units
2,350
Total Housing Units
2,260
Occupied Units
90
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,400
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$777
Median Rent
1970
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43526 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 135 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 145 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 175 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 185 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 206 |
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 124 business establishments in ZIP 43526, employing approximately 1,743 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,049,000.
124
Businesses
1,743
Employees
$93.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 11 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.2% |
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 43526 vs 43536 →
ZIP 43526 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43526
Hicksville (43526)
6,072 residents
- 46721
Butler (46721)
5,058 residents
- 43517
Edgerton (43517)
3,744 residents
- 45813
Antwerp (45813)
3,530 residents
- 46743 1,971
Harlan (46743)
1,971 residents
- 43536 394
Mark Center (43536)
394 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43526 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46743
Harlan (46743)
$81,406 median income
- 43536
Mark Center (43536)
$68,625 median income
- 46721
Butler (46721)
$68,580 median income
- 43526
Hicksville (43526)
$66,912 median income
- 45813
Antwerp (45813)
$65,054 median income
- 43517
Edgerton (43517)
$58,578 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43526 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43526, 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 (6,072 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 43526 in?
ZIP code 43526 (Hicksville) is located in Defiance County, Ohio. Defiance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/defiance-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43526?
ZIP code 43526 in Hicksville, OH has a population of 6,072 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43526?
The median household income in ZIP 43526 is $66,912, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43526?
The median home value in ZIP 43526 is $168,400, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43526 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43526?
ZIP code 43526 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 1,743 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43526?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43526 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (16), Manufacturing (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43526?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43526 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 43526?
In ZIP code 43526, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 43526?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43526 is 20.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43526?
In ZIP code 43526, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43526 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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