Toledo, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43608
Lucas County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,515
- 1,761/sq mi High-density area
- $29,275
- Median income Below-median income area
- $49,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Toledo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,761
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43608 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 43608 (Toledo, OH) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 136.6 in 2023 to 138.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43608 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, home to 16,515 residents across 9.4 square miles, a density of 1,761 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43608 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,275 (60% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,891. Economic pressure is pronounced: 42.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $49,500 (75% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $883; owner occupancy is 55.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lucas County, so 43608 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 43608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toledo, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$17,891
Per Capita Income
42.9%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43608 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)
$29,275 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
6,257housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 43608 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43613
Toledo (43613)
31,635 residents
- 43612
Toledo (43612)
29,674 residents
- 43605
Toledo (43605)
28,346 residents
- 43606
Toledo (43606)
26,429 residents
- 43609
Toledo (43609)
23,687 residents
- 43611
Toledo (43611)
19,207 residents
- 43608
Toledo (43608)
16,515 residents
- 43604 10,154
Toledo (43604)
10,154 residents
- 43620 5,858
Toledo (43620)
5,858 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43608 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43434
Harbor View (43434)
$72,083 median income
- 43606
Toledo (43606)
$66,917 median income
- 43613
Toledo (43613)
$64,384 median income
- 43611
Toledo (43611)
$62,042 median income
- 43612
Toledo (43612)
$50,728 median income
- 43610
Toledo (43610)
$46,469 median income
- 43609
Toledo (43609)
$42,313 median income
- 43605
Toledo (43605)
$39,118 median income
- 43608
Toledo (43608)
$29,275 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43608 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43608, 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 (16,515 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 43608 in?
ZIP code 43608 (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 43608?
ZIP code 43608 in Toledo, OH has a population of 16,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43608?
The median household income in ZIP 43608 is $29,275, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43608?
The median home value in ZIP 43608 is $49,500, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43608 is African American at 55.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43608?
ZIP code 43608 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 10,574 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43608 are: Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (22), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43608?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43608 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 39%. 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 43608?
In ZIP code 43608, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 43608?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43608 is 16.3 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 43608?
In ZIP code 43608, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43608 is 42.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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