ZIP Code 43609
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Toledo · Lucas County · Ohio
- Population
- 23,687
- Median income
- $42,313
- Median home value
- $65,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.8%
- Land area
- 13.2 sq mi
1,789/sq mi
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 76% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.5
New York
ZIP code 43609 in Toledo, Ohio has a population of 23,687. The median household income is $42,313, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $65,500, 76% below the US average. 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43609 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.2 square miles in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. The area is home to 23,687 residents, producing a population density of 1,789 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 43609 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43609 sits at $42,313 (42% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $22,116. The poverty rate stands at 28.7% and the unemployment rate at 11.9%. On housing, the median home value is $65,500 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $873 per month, and 44.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43609 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lucas County, so you can benchmark 43609 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 43609
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43609.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 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 43609, 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
23,687
Population
13.2
Area (sq mi)
1,789
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43609?
34.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
4.9%
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?
$42,313
Median Household Income
-42% vs state
$22,116
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 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?
10,345
Total Housing Units
9,059
Occupied Units
1,286
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$65,500
Median Home Value
-67% vs state
$873
Median Rent
1943
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
128
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+28%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43609 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +28% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.9% | 86 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 97 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 108 |
| 2023 | +17.7% | 127 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 128 |
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 213 business establishments in ZIP 43609, employing approximately 2,827 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,857,000.
213
Businesses
2,827
Employees
$114.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 22.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 22 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
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 43609 vs 43460 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43460 | Rossford, OH | 6,289 | 1.9 mi |
| 43607 | Toledo, OH | 23,958 | 1.9 mi |
| 43620 | Toledo, OH | 5,858 | 3.0 mi |
| 43604 | Toledo, OH | 10,154 | 2.7 mi |
| 43610 | Toledo, OH | 5,105 | 3.7 mi |
| 43614 | Toledo, OH | 29,290 | 3.0 mi |
| 43606 | Toledo, OH | 26,429 | 3.5 mi |
| 43605 | Toledo, OH | 28,346 | 4.1 mi |
| 43613 | Toledo, OH | 31,635 | 5.6 mi |
| 43608 | Toledo, OH | 16,515 | 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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