43431 ZIP Code — Gibsonburg, OH

Sandusky County, Ohio

ZIP code 43431 is located in Gibsonburg, Ohio, within Sandusky County. It covers approximately 49.94 square miles and serves a population of 4,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 43431

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 $149,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,558. 31% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 43431 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,871

population

49.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43431 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43431

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43431. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gibsonburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43435 Helena (4.4 mi) 43469 Woodville (4.7 mi) 43442 Lindsey (5.9 mi) 43406 Bradner (6.7 mi) 43416 Elmore (7.4 mi) 43450 Pemberville (8 mi) 43443 Luckey (8.8 mi) 43407 Burgoon (9 mi) 44841 Kansas (9.4 mi) 43430 Genoa (9.8 mi) 43457 Risingsun (10.2 mi) 43420 Fremont (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,871
Population density	98 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	49.94 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	41.3923
Longitude	-83.3292
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419/567

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	45.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	34.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,871

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$79,558

Median household income

$34,364

Per capita income

$149,100

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,678

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

141

Under 5

161

123

5–9

140

118

10–14

135

186

15–19

212

20–24

258

25–34

292

320

35–44

364

375

45–54

426

134

55–59

152

145

60–64

165

254

65–74

289

105

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,092	22.4%
18 and over	3,779	77.6%
65 and over	853	17.5%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 4.7%

Other race 3.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,373	84.2%
Hispanic or Latino	325	6.3%
Two or more races	245	4.7%
Other race	197	3.8%
Black or African American	37	0.7%
Asian	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	45.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	34.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	20.7%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$79,558

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,100
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	38.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.5%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	21.1%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	999	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	101	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	247	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	466	25.7%
Households with children under 18	543	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	572	31.5%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	25.1%
Married	56.6%	53.2%
Separated	0.1%	0.7%
Widowed	3.3%	9.3%
Divorced	8.1%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	6.9%
Kindergarten	50	4.9%
Elementary school	411	40.1%
High school	341	33.3%
College / grad school	152	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Construction 8.8%

Professional & management 6.4%

Other services 6.3%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 37.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	335	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,569	93.8%
Spanish	67	1.5%
Other Indo-European	58	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,801	98.6%
Born in same state	4,783	98.2%
Born in different state	4,429	90.9%
Foreign born	18	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	70	1.4%
Not a US citizen	70	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	777	16%
Italian	521	10.7%
Arab	238	4.9%
Irish	49	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49	1%
Polish	10	0.2%
German	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43431

What city is ZIP code 43431 in?

ZIP code 43431 is primarily assigned to Gibsonburg, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43431 in?

ZIP code 43431 falls within Sandusky County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43431 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 43431 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43431?

The median home value in ZIP code 43431 is $149,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 43431?

ZIP code 43431 has an estimated population of 4,871 residents, with a density of 98 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43431?

The median household income in ZIP code 43431 is $79,558, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43431 in?

ZIP code 43431 observes the EST timezone.