Holgate, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43527
Henry County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,287
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,821
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holgate pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43527 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43527 covers 136.1 square miles in Holgate, Henry County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,287 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43527 reports a modest median household income of $58,821 (19% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,660. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 9.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,300 (31% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $756; owner occupancy is 89.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 43527 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 43527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holgate, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43527.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 43527, Holgate, 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
2,287
Population
136.1
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43527?
47.3
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
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?
$58,821
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$40,660
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43527 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Holgate, 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)
$58,821 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
1,064housing units
1,064
Total Housing Units
982
Occupied Units
82
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$756
Median Rent
1956
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
164
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+64%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43527 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.2% | 131 |
| 2020 | +8.9% | 142 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 154 |
| 2022 | +0.2% | 154 |
| 2024 | – | 164 |
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 31 business establishments in ZIP 43527, employing approximately 361 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,913,000.
31
Businesses
361
Employees
$14.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.7% |
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 43527 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43545
Napoleon (43545)
14,034 residents
- 45831 3,181
Continental (45831)
3,181 residents
- 43527 2,287
Holgate (43527)
2,287 residents
- 43524 1,236
Hamler (43524)
1,236 residents
- 43535 757
Malinta (43535)
757 residents
- 43548 700
New Bavaria (43548)
700 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43527 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43527 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43548
New Bavaria (43548)
$96,875 median income
- 43545
Napoleon (43545)
$78,548 median income
- 45831
Continental (45831)
$71,473 median income
- 43535
Malinta (43535)
$67,083 median income
- 43524
Hamler (43524)
$60,882 median income
- 43527
Holgate (43527)
$58,821 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43527 ranks #6 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 43527, 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 (2,287 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 43527 in?
ZIP code 43527 (Holgate) 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 43527?
ZIP code 43527 in Holgate, OH has a population of 2,287 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43527?
The median household income in ZIP 43527 is $58,821, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43527?
The median home value in ZIP 43527 is $136,300, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43527?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43527 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43527?
ZIP code 43527 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43527?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43527 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43527?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43527 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. 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 43527?
In ZIP code 43527, 69.9% 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 43527?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43527 is 26.6 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 43527?
In ZIP code 43527, approximately 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43527?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43527 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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