Toledo, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43606
Lucas County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,429
- 1,565/sq mi High-density area
- $66,917
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Toledo pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,565
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43606 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 43606 (Toledo, OH) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 149.9 in 2023 to 158.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43606 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, with 26,429 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 1,565 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43606 reports a modest median household income of $66,917 (8% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,329. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $169,000 (14% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $963; 55.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lucas County, so 43606 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 43606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toledo, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43606.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
149 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 55
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 52
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 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 43606, Toledo, 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
26,429
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
1,565
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43606?
33.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
7.0%
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?
$66,917
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$39,329
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43606 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Toledo, 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)
$66,917 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
11,739housing units
11,739
Total Housing Units
10,426
Occupied Units
1,313
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,000
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$963
Median Rent
1953
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
159
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+59%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43606 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 112 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 124 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 139 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 150 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 159 |
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 597 business establishments in ZIP 43606, employing approximately 13,304 people with a combined annual payroll of $656,311,000.
597
Businesses
13,304
Employees
$656.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 149 | 25.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 65 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 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 43606 vs 43607 →
ZIP 43606 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
- 43613
Toledo (43613)
31,635 residents
- 43614
Toledo (43614)
29,290 residents
- 43606
Toledo (43606)
26,429 residents
- 43607
Toledo (43607)
23,958 residents
- 43609
Toledo (43609)
23,687 residents
- 43623
Toledo (43623)
20,149 residents
- 43608
Toledo (43608)
16,515 residents
- 43604 10,154
Toledo (43604)
10,154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43606 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43623
Toledo (43623)
$71,171 median income
- 43606
Toledo (43606)
$66,917 median income
- 43613
Toledo (43613)
$64,384 median income
- 43614
Toledo (43614)
$58,961 median income
- 43615
Toledo (43615)
$57,713 median income
- 43610
Toledo (43610)
$46,469 median income
- 43609
Toledo (43609)
$42,313 median income
- 43607
Toledo (43607)
$41,335 median income
- 43608
Toledo (43608)
$29,275 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43606 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43607 | Toledo, OH | 23,958 | 1.7 mi |
| 43613 | Toledo, OH | 31,635 | 2.4 mi |
| 43610 | Toledo, OH | 5,105 | 2.6 mi |
| 43620 | Toledo, OH | 5,858 | 3.0 mi |
| 43623 | Toledo, OH | 20,149 | 3.1 mi |
| 43609 | Toledo, OH | 23,687 | 3.5 mi |
| 43615 | Toledo, OH | 39,441 | 3.5 mi |
| 43614 | Toledo, OH | 29,290 | 4.8 mi |
| 43608 | Toledo, OH | 16,515 | 4.3 mi |
| 43604 | Toledo, OH | 10,154 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43606, 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 (26,429 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 43606 in?
ZIP code 43606 (Toledo) 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 43606?
ZIP code 43606 in Toledo, OH has a population of 26,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43606?
The median household income in ZIP 43606 is $66,917, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43606?
The median home value in ZIP 43606 is $169,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43606 is White at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43606?
ZIP code 43606 has 597 business establishments employing approximately 13,304 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43606 are: Health care and social assistance (149), Accommodation and food services (103), Retail trade (65). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43606?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43606 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 59%. 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 43606?
In ZIP code 43606, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% 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 43606?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43606 is 17.6 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 43606?
In ZIP code 43606, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43606 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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