ZIP Code 43551: Population, Income, Housing

State: OH
Total population: 43,770 Household income: $95,846 Rent: $1,199

Overview

Total population
43,770
Rent
$1,199
Year built
1990
Household income
$95,846
Per capita income
$58,634
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.3 persons
Rent over 30% of income
33.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Ohio
County
Wood County
City
Rossford
Total population
43,770
Adults over 25
30,475
Total households
18,488
Household size
2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$95,846
Per capita income
$58,634
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
33.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,199
Year built
1990
Households that rent
34.9%
Households that own
65.1%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
85.8%
Black
2.1%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
7.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino
95.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
18,950 (84.5%)
Commute time to work
19 mins
Work from home
3,489 (15.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
21.5%
High school graduate or GED
19.8%
Some college or associate degree
9.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
49.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 43551 with: Wood County, OH Toledo metro area, OH Ohio United States

ZIP 43551

Total population43,770
Rent$1,199
Year built1990
Household income$95,846
Per capita income$58,634
Poverty rate5.9%
Unemployment rateN/A

Wood County, OH

Total population132,064
Rent$972
Year built1978
Household income$74,216
Per capita income$42,918
Poverty rate12.2%
Unemployment rate4.4%

Toledo Metro Area, OH

Total population602,322
Rent$939
Year built1967
Household income$65,486
Per capita income$38,776
Poverty rate16%
Unemployment rate5.5%

Ohio State

Total population11,810,293
Rent$1,034
Year built1970
Household income$71,389
Per capita income$40,552
Poverty rate13.3%
Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP43551 CountyWood, OHMetro AreaToledo metro area, OHStateOhioCountryUnited States
Total population43,770132,064602,32211,810,293334,922,499
Rent$1,199$972$939$1,034$1,413
Year built19901978196719701980
Household income$95,846$74,216$65,486$71,389$80,734
Per capita income$58,634$42,918$38,776$40,552$44,673
Poverty rate5.9%12.2%16%13.3%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.4%5.5%4.3%4%

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Summary for 43551

Rent & Income

In 43551, the typical monthly rent is $1,199 and the typical household income is $95,846. Rent here is higher than Ohio, and household income is higher than Ohio. The estimated poverty rate is 5.9%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 34.9% of households. Around 33.1% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 49.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 43551 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 43551 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 43551 compares in Ohio (100 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,199 67 / 100 from lower rent $807 – $1,811
Household income $95,846 24 / 100 from higher income $40,906 – $154,683
Poverty rate 5.9% 17 / 100 from lower poverty 2.4% – 43.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Ohio with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 43551

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 67th out of 100 ZIP Codes in Ohio. Across Ohio, figures vary from $807 in ZIP 44512 up to $1,811 in ZIP 45040.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 43551 stands 24th out of 100 ZIP Codes. Throughout Ohio, numbers span from $40,906 in ZIP 44105 up to $154,683 in ZIP 43035.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 17th out of 100 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.4% in ZIP 43065 up to 43.8% in ZIP 43201.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 43551 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,199 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 43551

Annual Household Income: $95,846

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 43551

Estimated Rate: 5.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 43551

In ZIP Code 43551, households that rent: 6,451 (34.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 6,451 34.9%
Owner-Occupied 12,037 65.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 43551

In ZIP Code 43551, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,138 (33.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,138 33.1%
Other renter households 4,313 66.9%
Total renter households 6,451 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 43551

Less than High School: 6,559 people (21.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,030 people (19.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,924 people (9.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,962 people (49.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 30,475

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.