43504 ZIP Code — Berkey, OH

Lucas County, Ohio

ZIP code 43504 is located in Berkey, Ohio, within Lucas County. It covers approximately 15.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,076 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 43504

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $202,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,688. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 43504 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,076

population

15.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43504 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43504

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berkey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43560 Sylvania (5.2 mi) 43528 Holland (5.6 mi) 43540 Metamora (5.6 mi) 43617 Toledo (5.8 mi) 49267 Ottawa Lake (7.3 mi) 43558 Swanton (7.4 mi) 49276 Riga (7.9 mi) 43615 Toledo (8.5 mi) 49228 Blissfield (8.7 mi) 43542 Monclova (8.8 mi) 43623 Toledo (8.8 mi) 49248 Jasper (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,076
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	15.12 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.6902
Longitude	-83.8301
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	50.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	17.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,076

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$84,688

Median household income

$36,651

Per capita income

$202,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

0.7%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

371

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	217	20.2%
18 and over	859	79.8%
65 and over	250	23.2%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,063	98.3%
Two or more races	10	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.5%
Asian	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	50.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	17.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	26.0%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$84,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 27.5%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	99.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	15.9%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	30.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	10.4%
3 bedrooms	64.9%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	20.0%
Propane / LP gas	54.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	68	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	47	11.8%
Households with children under 18	96	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	169	42.3%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	17.5%
Married	61.9%	71.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	6.9%
Divorced	11.5%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.6%
Kindergarten	1	0.6%
Elementary school	80	44.2%
High school	67	37.0%
College / grad school	32	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Construction 13.6%

Retail trade 9.4%

Professional & management 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Other services 7.7%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 0.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.8%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.8%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	5.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	28.6%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,008	93.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,072	99.6%
Born in same state	1,066	99.1%
Born in different state	964	89.6%
Foreign born	6	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	195	18.1%
Arab	103	9.6%
Italian	70	6.5%
English	40	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	0.5%
Irish	5	0.5%
Norwegian	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	96.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43504

What city is ZIP code 43504 in?

ZIP code 43504 is primarily assigned to Berkey, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43504 in?

ZIP code 43504 falls within Lucas County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43504 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 43504 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43504 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 43504 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 43504?

ZIP code 43504 has an estimated population of 1,076 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43504?

The median home value in ZIP code 43504 is $202,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43504 in?

ZIP code 43504 observes the EST timezone.