Sylvania, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43560
Lucas County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,226
- 596/sq mi High-density area
- $109,486
- Median income Above-median income area
- $285,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 53.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sylvania pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 596
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43560 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 43560 (Sylvania, OH) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.2 in 2023 to 171.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43560 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio, with 32,226 residents across 54.1 square miles, a density of 596 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43560 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,486 (50% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,345. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $285,700 (45% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,145.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lucas County, so 43560 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 43560
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sylvania, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43560.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
141 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 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 43560, Sylvania, 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
32,226
Population
54.1
Area (sq mi)
596
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43560?
41.8
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
7.2%
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?
$109,486
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$58,345
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43560 ranks nationally
Sylvania, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$109,486 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US 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
13,239housing units
13,239
Total Housing Units
12,754
Occupied Units
485
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,700
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,145
Median Rent
1981
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
171
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+71%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43560 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 121 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 135 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 148 |
| 2023 | +13.1% | 167 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 171 |
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 753 business establishments in ZIP 43560, employing approximately 11,884 people with a combined annual payroll of $543,660,000.
753
Businesses
11,884
Employees
$543.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 141 | 18.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 49 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.1% |
| Information | 6 | 0.8% |
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 43560 vs 43617 →
ZIP 43560 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43615
Toledo (43615)
39,441 residents
- 43560
Sylvania (43560)
32,226 residents
- 43613
Toledo (43613)
31,635 residents
- 43606
Toledo (43606)
26,429 residents
- 43623
Toledo (43623)
20,149 residents
- 43528
Holland (43528)
16,430 residents
- 43617 7,500
Toledo (43617)
7,500 residents
- 49267 4,072
Ottawa Lake (49267)
4,072 residents
- 43542 3,591
Monclova (43542)
3,591 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43560 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43560 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43542
Monclova (43542)
$148,657 median income
- 43617
Toledo (43617)
$127,019 median income
- 43560
Sylvania (43560)
$109,486 median income
- 49267
Ottawa Lake (49267)
$97,961 median income
- 43528
Holland (43528)
$93,986 median income
- 43504
Berkey (43504)
$91,731 median income
- 49276
Riga (49276)
$73,750 median income
- 43623
Toledo (43623)
$71,171 median income
- 43606
Toledo (43606)
$66,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43560 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43617 | Toledo, OH | 7,500 | 2.6 mi |
| 49267 | Ottawa Lake, MI | 4,072 | 4.2 mi |
| 43528 | Holland, OH | 16,430 | 5.0 mi |
| 43623 | Toledo, OH | 20,149 | 4.5 mi |
| 43504 | Berkey, OH | 1,094 | 5.1 mi |
| 43615 | Toledo, OH | 39,441 | 4.8 mi |
| 43613 | Toledo, OH | 31,635 | 6.9 mi |
| 49276 | Riga, MI | 1,003 | 7.1 mi |
| 43606 | Toledo, OH | 26,429 | 6.9 mi |
| 43542 | Monclova, OH | 3,591 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43560, 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 (32,226 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 43560 in?
ZIP code 43560 (Sylvania) 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 43560?
ZIP code 43560 in Sylvania, OH has a population of 32,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43560?
The median household income in ZIP 43560 is $109,486, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43560?
The median home value in ZIP 43560 is $285,700, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43560 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43560?
ZIP code 43560 has 753 business establishments employing approximately 11,884 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43560 are: Health care and social assistance (141), Professional, scientific, and technical services (91), Retail trade (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43560?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43560 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 43560?
In ZIP code 43560, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.9% 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 43560?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43560 is 22.1 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 43560?
In ZIP code 43560, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43560 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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