ZIP Code 43420, Ohio
ZIP Code 43420 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 43420 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Ottawa County / Sandusky County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 29,520. The land area covers 136.32 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,520 | ±579 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,637 | ±428 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 13,786 | ±415 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,637 | ±428 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,149 | ±267 |
| Median Home Value | $152,900 | ±$5,812 |
| Median Gross Rent | $807 | ±$35 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,331 | ±$5,132 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,283 | ±$1,644 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,400 | ±898 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13,330 | ±605 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.1% | ±1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 39,692 (2024)
ID: 110686
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
315 MADISON ST, RM 103, PORT CLINTON OH 43452-1943
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fremont, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Port Clinton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Port Clinton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bellevue, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellevue, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bellevue, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fremont, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Clyde, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clyde, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fremont, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 1.1 mi away | 1306 Cedar St, Fremont, OH, 43420 |
5672012856
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BIRCHARD PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SANDUSKY COUNTY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 423 CROGHAN ST., FREMONT, OH, 43420 |
(419) 334-7101
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Terra State Community College
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College | 2.5 mi away | 2830 Napoleon Rd, Fremont, OH, 43420-9670 |
4195592100
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GREEN SPRINGS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 217 N. BROADWAY ST., GREEN SPRINGS, OH, 44836 |
(419) 639-2014
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Tiffin University
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College | 17.0 mi away | 155 Miami Street, Tiffin, OH, 44883 |
8009686446
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CLYDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 222 W. BUCKEYE ST., CLYDE, OH, 43410 |
(419) 547-7174
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Heidelberg University
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College | 17.1 mi away | 310 E Market St, Tiffin, OH, 44883-2462 |
4194482000
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BETTSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 233 STATE ST., BETTSVILLE, OH, 44815 |
(419) 986-5198
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Tiffin Academy of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 17.2 mi away | 104 E Market St, Tiffin, OH, 44883 |
4194473117
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OAK HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 147 W. MAIN ST., OAK HARBOR, OH, 43449 |
(419) 898-7001
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FREMONT, OH US, located 1.8 miles from ZCTA5 43420. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 18.5° | 26.1° | 2.73" | 8.4" |
| February | 36.6° | 20.0° | 28.3° | 2.42" | 6.9" |
| March | 46.7° | 27.8° | 37.3° | 2.81" | 3.7" |
| April | 59.9° | 38.0° | 48.9° | 3.83" | 1.0" |
| May | 71.5° | 49.4° | 60.4° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 59.7° | 70.4° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.0° | 63.1° | 74.0° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.9° | 61.0° | 72.0° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 53.6° | 65.2° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 42.4° | 53.2° | 2.91" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 32.8° | 41.5° | 2.77" | 0.9" |
| December | 38.8° | 24.5° | 31.6° | 2.60" | 5.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont city | City | 0.3 mi | — |
| Stony Prairie CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Ballville CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Wightmans Grove CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Lindsey village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Green Springs village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 43420. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.