ZIP Code 43608
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Toledo · Lucas County · Ohio
- Population
- 16,515
- Median income
- $29,275
- Median home value
- $49,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 8.5%
- Land area
- 9.4 sq mi
1,761/sq mi
▼ 62% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
▼ 82% vs US
higher than 1% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.6
New York
ZIP code 43608 in Toledo, Ohio has a population of 16,515. The median household income is $29,275, which is 62% below the national average. Median home value is $49,500, 82% below the US average. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43608 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.4 square miles in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. The area is home to 16,515 residents, producing a population density of 1,761 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 43608 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43608 sits at $29,275 (60% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $17,891. The poverty rate stands at 42.9% and the unemployment rate at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $49,500 (75% below the state average) with median rent at $883 per month, and 55.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43608 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lucas County, so you can benchmark 43608 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 43608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43608.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 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 43608, 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
16,515
Population
9.4
Area (sq mi)
1,761
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43608?
35.6
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
5.0%
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?
$29,275
Median Household Income
-60% vs state
$17,891
Per Capita Income
42.9%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.3 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?
6,257
Total Housing Units
5,276
Occupied Units
981
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$49,500
Median Home Value
-75% vs state
$883
Median Rent
1938
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
139
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+39%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43608 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +39% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -33.1% | 65 |
| 2021 | — | 94 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 108 |
| 2023 | +26.7% | 137 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 139 |
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 151 business establishments in ZIP 43608, employing approximately 10,574 people with a combined annual payroll of $950,744,000.
151
Businesses
10,574
Employees
$950.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 23.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.6% |
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 43608 vs 43610 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43610 | Toledo, OH | 5,105 | 1.7 mi |
| 43604 | Toledo, OH | 10,154 | 2.0 mi |
| 43620 | Toledo, OH | 5,858 | 1.7 mi |
| 43612 | Toledo, OH | 29,674 | 2.3 mi |
| 43605 | Toledo, OH | 28,346 | 2.5 mi |
| 43611 | Toledo, OH | 19,207 | 2.5 mi |
| 43606 | Toledo, OH | 26,429 | 4.3 mi |
| 43434 | Harbor View, OH | 101 | 4.4 mi |
| 43613 | Toledo, OH | 31,635 | 4.3 mi |
| 43609 | Toledo, OH | 23,687 | 4.5 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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