43316 ZIP Code — Carey, OH

Wyandot County, Ohio

ZIP code 43316 is located in Carey, Ohio, within Wyandot County. It covers approximately 75.89 square miles and serves a population of 6,209 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 43316

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 $159,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $71,652. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43316 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,209

population

75.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carey	Acceptable
Carey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45890 Vanlue (6.5 mi) 44802 Alvada (6.8 mi) 43359 Wharton (6.9 mi) 44844 Mc Cutchenville (6.9 mi) 44853 New Riegel (8.2 mi) 45867 Mount Blanchard (9.2 mi) 43351 Upper Sandusky (9.5 mi) 44882 Sycamore (12 mi) 45814 Arlington (14.1 mi) 44804 Arcadia (14.2 mi) 44830 Fostoria (14.7 mi) 45843 Forest (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,209
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	75.89 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.9522
Longitude	-83.3743
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	40.7%	43.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	36.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	17.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,209

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$71,652

Median household income

$32,637

Per capita income

$159,400

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,992

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

101

188

5–9

182

251

10–14

245

235

15–19

228

183

20–24

179

414

25–34

402

410

35–44

398

434

45–54

423

237

55–59

230

172

60–64

168

314

65–74

305

139

75–84

136

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,368	22.0%
18 and over	4,841	78.0%
65 and over	1,026	16.5%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Asian 1.9%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,958	95.1%
Asian	122	1.9%
Two or more races	68	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	57	0.9%
Other race	57	0.9%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	43.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	36.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	17.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	20.1%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$71,652

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,400
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	33.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.8%
Electricity	29.9%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,283	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	215	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	398	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	602	24.1%
Households with children under 18	766	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	757	30.3%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	23.7%
Married	55.0%	50.4%
Separated	0.2%	1.1%
Widowed	3.2%	10.7%
Divorced	11.4%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	67	4.6%
Kindergarten	96	6.5%
Elementary school	677	46.1%
High school	373	25.4%
College / grad school	257	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.5%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 13.3%

Construction 8.1%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Public administration 4.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Other services 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 11.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	311	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,005	96.7%
Spanish	72	1.2%
Other Indo-European	12	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	49	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,131	98.7%
Born in same state	6,120	98.6%
Born in different state	5,652	91.0%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	78	1.3%
Not a US citizen	28	35.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,002	16.1%
Arab	613	9.9%
French	520	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	32	0.5%
English	8	0.1%
German	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43316

What city is ZIP code 43316 in?

ZIP code 43316 is primarily assigned to Carey, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43316 in?

ZIP code 43316 falls within Wyandot County, Ohio.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43316?

The median home value in ZIP code 43316 is $159,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 43316?

ZIP code 43316 has an estimated population of 6,209 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43316?

The median household income in ZIP code 43316 is $71,652, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43316 in?

ZIP code 43316 observes the EST timezone.