43524 ZIP Code — Hamler, OH

Henry County, Ohio

ZIP code 43524 is located in Hamler, Ohio, within Henry County. It covers approximately 31.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 43524

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 $161,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,679. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43524 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,059

population

31.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hamler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43535 Malinta (5.6 mi) 43527 Holgate (6.6 mi) 43516 Deshler (7 mi) 43548 New Bavaria (7.2 mi) 45856 Leipsic (8.5 mi) 43534 Mc Clure (10.1 mi) 43511 Custar (11.7 mi) 43545 Napoleon (12.3 mi) 45831 Continental (13.3 mi) 45875 Ottawa (13.9 mi) 43569 Weston (15.1 mi) 45858 Mc Comb (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,059
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	31.76 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.2250
Longitude	-84.0359
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	35.6%	41.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	35.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	20.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,059

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$57,679

Median household income

$33,581

Per capita income

$161,500

Median home value

$820

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

415

Housing units

11.0%

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	218	20.6%
18 and over	841	79.4%
65 and over	272	25.7%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Two or more races 5.8%

Other race 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	970	86.1%
Hispanic or Latino	68	6%
Two or more races	65	5.8%
Other race	24	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.6%	41.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	35.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	20.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 22.9%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	22.9%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$57,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,500
Median rent / month	$820
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	45.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.8%
Electricity	25.7%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Wood	11.8%
Solar	2.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	251	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	38	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	114	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	64	13.7%
Households with children under 18	123	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	169	36.2%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	20.1%
Married	53.7%	62.7%
Separated	1.8%	2.8%
Widowed	12.5%	7.8%
Divorced	10.1%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 55.7%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	18.8%
Kindergarten	7	3.9%
Elementary school	71	39.2%
High school	36	19.9%
College / grad school	33	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Construction 13.3%

Professional & management 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Retail trade 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 47.6%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 41.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	24.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	941	88.9%
Spanish	46	4.9%
Other Indo-European	18	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	3.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,056	99.7%
Born in same state	1,047	98.9%
Born in different state	942	89.0%
Foreign born	9	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	163	15.4%
Italian	139	13.1%
French	26	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	3	0.3%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43524

What city is ZIP code 43524 in?

ZIP code 43524 is primarily assigned to Hamler, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43524 in?

ZIP code 43524 falls within Henry County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43524 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 43524 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43524?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43524?

18% of residents in ZIP code 43524 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43524 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 43524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 43524 in?

ZIP code 43524 observes the EST timezone.