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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
$109,486
Median income
$285,700
Median home value
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $58,345. Local economic indicators show a 5.6% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $285,700 (45% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,145 monthly, and 81.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lucas County, letting you compare 43560 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43560?

41.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,239

Total Housing Units

12,754

Occupied Units

485

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$285,700

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43560 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43560 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Lucas County

43615 standard
Toledo, OH
Pop: 39,441
43613 standard
Toledo, OH
Pop: 31,635
43612 standard
Toledo, OH
Pop: 29,674
43614 standard
Toledo, OH
Pop: 29,290
43605 standard
Toledo, OH
Pop: 28,346
43537 standard
Maumee, OH
Pop: 27,276

Related Areas

Lucas County Sylvania, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.