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Population and households in ZIP 43608
Household size in ZIP 43608
| Period | ZIP 43608 | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, ZIP 43608 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Toledo area overall, where it has 2.39 people. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 43608
| Period | ZIP 43608 | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 37.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.0 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 39.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 43608 is young: half of its residents are under 33.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.5, as it has nationally. Only 38 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 43608
| Period | ZIP 43608 | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 12.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 43608: 29.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 43608
Renters in ZIP 43608
| Period | ZIP 43608 | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0% | 33.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.7% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.4% | 36.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 43608 than nationally: 47.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 69.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 43608
| Period | ZIP 43608 | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 10.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 43608: 13.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 43608
| Period | ZIP 43608 | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1965 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1965 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1967 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1969 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 43608 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1944, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1940 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west. Only 17 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 43608
| Period | ZIP 43608 | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $649 | $725 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $669 | $748 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $694 | $862 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $938 | $1,055 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$330 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 43608 pays $938 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $288 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 43608
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 43608
| Period | ZIP 43608 | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 24.9% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 26.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 27.7% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +6.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 43608: 9.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 43608
| Period | ZIP 43608 | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.4% | 88.8% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.2% | 89.6% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.8% | 90.5% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.8% | 92.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
23.2% of adults in ZIP 43608 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 43608
| Period | ZIP 43608 | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −19.3 pts | −5.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 43608 runs well above the national rate: 12.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 19.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 43608 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 43608 | 2.60 | 33.8 | 29.3% | 47.4% | 13.8% | 1944 | $938 | 9.7% | 76.8% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 43610 | 2.08 | 43.2 | 15.8% | 41.1% | 21.9% | 1938 | $1,050 | 14.4% | 85.4% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 43620 | 2.04 | 35.7 | 20.5% | 71.5% | 15.3% | 1947 | $555 | 29.5% | 82.4% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 43604 | 1.76 | 38.6 | 19.3% | 79.6% | 13.7% | 1952 | $651 | 20.1% | 80.3% | 12.1% |
| ZIP 43612 | 2.38 | 36.7 | 22.3% | 44.7% | 11.0% | 1952 | $1,057 | 14.1% | 89.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 43605 | 2.65 | 34.4 | 25.4% | 51.9% | 18.8% | 1942 | $874 | 10.8% | 78.6% | 13.2% |
| ZIP 43611 | 2.41 | 39.8 | 18.1% | 26.9% | 9.6% | 1958 | $951 | 16.7% | 87.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 43613 | 2.35 | 37.6 | 17.4% | 33.8% | 8.9% | 1954 | $1,003 | 21.1% | 91.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 43606 | 2.28 | 35.9 | 12.3% | 46.0% | 11.2% | 1955 | $1,104 | 44.3% | 94.2% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 43607 | 2.28 | 35.8 | 16.2% | 49.0% | 16.2% | 1955 | $916 | 24.6% | 92.0% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 43609 | 2.44 | 34.9 | 27.2% | 54.6% | 11.7% | 1949 | $926 | 13.2% | 78.5% | 11.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 43608. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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