ZIP Code 43542

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Monclova · Lucas County · Ohio

Population
3,591

95/sq mi

Median income
$148,657

▲ 95% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$402,000

▲ 45% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
50.3%

Median age 47.9

Land area
37.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 43542 in Monclova, Ohio has a population of 3,591. The median household income is $148,657, which is 95% above the national average. Median home value is $402,000, 45% above the US average. 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43542 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.7 square miles in Monclova, Lucas County, Ohio. The area is home to 3,591 residents, producing a population density of 95 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 43542 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43542 sits at $148,657 (104% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $79,752. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $402,000 (104% above the state average) with median rent at $1,233 per month, and 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43542 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lucas County, so you can benchmark 43542 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 43542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43542.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43542, Monclova, 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

3,591

Population

37.7

Area (sq mi)

95

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43542?

47.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$148,657

Median Household Income

+104% vs state

$79,752

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,655

Total Housing Units

1,561

Occupied Units

94

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.0%
Renter 6.0%

$402,000

Median Home Value

+104% vs state

$1,233

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43542 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.0% 125
2021 +13.7% 143
2022 +9.7% 157
2023 +14.1% 179
2024 -1.1% 177

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 85 business establishments in ZIP 43542, employing approximately 766 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,429,000.

85

Businesses

766

Employees

$32.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 28.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 16.5%
Retail trade 8 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.9%
Wholesale trade 4 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.5%

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 43542 vs 43566 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
43566 Waterville, OH 7,613 4.9 mi
43528 Holland, OH 16,430 4.4 mi
43537 Maumee, OH 27,276 4.1 mi
43571 Whitehouse, OH 6,783 4.5 mi
43617 Toledo, OH 7,500 7.0 mi
43558 Swanton, OH 13,579 6.1 mi
43525 Haskins, OH 1,152 7.6 mi
43560 Sylvania, OH 32,226 9.4 mi
43565 Tontogany, OH 348 10.2 mi
43614 Toledo, OH 29,290 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43542 in?
ZIP code 43542 (Monclova) is located in Lucas County, Ohio. Lucas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lucas-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43542?
ZIP code 43542 in Monclova, OH has a population of 3,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43542?
The median household income in ZIP 43542 is $148,657, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43542?
The median home value in ZIP 43542 is $402,000, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43542?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43542 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43542?
ZIP code 43542 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 766 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43542?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43542 are: Construction (24), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43542?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43542 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 43542?
In ZIP code 43542, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.3% 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 43542?
In ZIP code 43542, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43542?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43542 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Monclova, OH

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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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