ZIP Code 43542
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Monclova · Lucas County · Ohio
- Population
- 3,591
- Median income
- $148,657
- Median home value
- $402,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.3%
- Land area
- 37.7 sq mi
95/sq mi
▲ 95% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 45% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.9
New York
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.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43542?
47.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
5.2%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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