ZIP Code 43606
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Toledo · Lucas County · Ohio
- Population
- 26,429
- Median income
- $66,917
- Median home value
- $169,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.6%
- Land area
- 16.9 sq mi
1,565/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.6
New York
ZIP code 43606 in Toledo, Ohio has a population of 26,429. The median household income is $66,917, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $169,000, 39% below the US average. 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.9 square miles in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. The area is home to 26,429 residents, producing a population density of 1,565 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 43606 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43606 sits at $66,917 (8% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $39,329. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $169,000 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $963 per month, and 55.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lucas County, so you can benchmark 43606 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 43606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,329
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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