43516 ZIP Code — Deshler, OH

Henry County, Ohio

ZIP code 43516 is located in Deshler, Ohio, within Henry County. It covers approximately 72.51 square miles and serves a population of 2,892 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 43516

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 $141,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,929) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43516 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,892

population

72.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deshler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43511 Custar (4.9 mi) 43524 Hamler (7 mi) 43535 Malinta (8.2 mi) 43534 Mc Clure (9 mi) 43462 Rudolph (10 mi) 43569 Weston (10.2 mi) 45858 Mc Comb (10.7 mi) 45856 Leipsic (10.7 mi) 45872 North Baltimore (10.8 mi) 43413 Cygnet (12.4 mi) 43527 Holgate (13.6 mi) 43548 New Bavaria (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,892
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	72.51 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.2258
Longitude	-83.9010
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	39.4%	41.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	35.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	20.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,892

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$73,929

Median household income

$36,621

Per capita income

$141,900

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

864

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

134

5–9

142

107

10–14

114

116

15–19

124

20–24

164

25–34

175

189

35–44

201

136

45–54

144

142

55–59

150

60–64

107

65–74

114

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	759	26.2%
18 and over	2,133	73.8%
65 and over	396	13.7%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,771	92.9%
Two or more races	98	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	91	3.1%
Other race	19	0.6%
Black or African American	2	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	41.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	35.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	20.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$73,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,900
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.6%
Electricity	26.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	585	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	61	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	192	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	198	19.1%
Households with children under 18	364	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	294	28.4%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	25.3%
Married	54.1%	51.3%
Separated	1.7%	0.7%
Widowed	4.0%	7.1%
Divorced	8.7%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	5.5%
Kindergarten	83	9.7%
Elementary school	381	44.7%
High school	188	22.1%
College / grad school	153	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Manufacturing 21.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Professional & management 8.5%

Retail trade 8.1%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 33.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,742	94.8%
Spanish	42	1.5%
Other Indo-European	31	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,851	98.6%
Born in same state	2,841	98.2%
Born in different state	2,488	86.0%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	41	1.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	467	16.1%
Arab	286	9.9%
French	190	6.6%
German	50	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	1.3%
Irish	4	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43516

What city is ZIP code 43516 in?

ZIP code 43516 is primarily assigned to Deshler, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43516 in?

ZIP code 43516 falls within Henry County, Ohio.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43516?

The median home value in ZIP code 43516 is $141,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 43516?

ZIP code 43516 has an estimated population of 2,892 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43516?

The median household income in ZIP code 43516 is $73,929, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43516 in?

ZIP code 43516 observes the EST timezone.