ZIP Code 43526
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Hicksville · Defiance County · Ohio
- Population
- 6,072
- Median income
- $66,912
- Median home value
- $168,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.3%
- Land area
- 201.1 sq mi
30/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.9
New York
ZIP code 43526 in Hicksville, Ohio has a population of 6,072. The median household income is $66,912, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $168,400, 39% below the US average. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 201.1 square miles in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio. The area is home to 6,072 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43526 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43526 sits at $66,912 (8% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,463. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $168,400 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $777 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Defiance County, so you can benchmark 43526 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 43526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,463
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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