43527 ZIP Code — Holgate, OH

Henry County, Ohio

ZIP code 43527 is located in Holgate, Ohio, within Henry County. It covers approximately 50.57 square miles and serves a population of 2,155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 43527

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 $120,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,347. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 46% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 43527 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,155

population

50.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43527 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43527

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holgate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43548 New Bavaria (3.5 mi) 43524 Hamler (6.6 mi) 43535 Malinta (8.7 mi) 45831 Continental (10 mi) 43545 Napoleon (10.5 mi) 43512 Defiance (11.4 mi) 45856 Leipsic (12 mi) 43516 Deshler (13.6 mi) 43534 Mc Clure (13.7 mi) 45873 Oakwood (14.9 mi) 45873 Oakwood (14.9 mi) 45875 Ottawa (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,155
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	50.57 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.2418
Longitude	-84.1615
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	42.2%	41.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	35.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	20.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	8.7%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,155

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$68,347

Median household income

$37,957

Per capita income

$120,200

Median home value

$772

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

863

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

130

25–34

142

35–44

149

45–54

163

55–59

60–64

145

65–74

159

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	388	18.0%
18 and over	1,767	82.0%
65 and over	541	25.1%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Two or more races 3.7%

Other race 2.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,001	87.7%
Hispanic or Latino	127	5.6%
Two or more races	85	3.7%
Other race	60	2.6%
Black or African American	7	0.3%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	41.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	35.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	20.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	8.7%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	9.9%
Median income	$68,347

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,200
Median rent / month	$772
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	41.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.4%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	34.7%
Fuel oil	5.6%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	396	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	132	14.6%
Male householder, no spouse	144	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	235	25.9%
Households with children under 18	228	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	368	40.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	12.5%
Married	49.8%	50.8%
Separated	2.8%	1.0%
Widowed	4.6%	11.4%
Divorced	20.5%	24.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 52.3%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	11.7%
Kindergarten	31	8.9%
Elementary school	123	35.1%
High school	82	23.4%
College / grad school	73	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.0%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 8.9%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 3.4%

Other services 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 10.1%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	232	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	16.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,011	93.3%
Spanish	14	0.7%
Other Indo-European	14	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,146	99.6%
Born in same state	2,134	99.0%
Born in different state	1,703	79.0%
Foreign born	12	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	201	9.3%
Arab	185	8.6%
Italian	102	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.6%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43527

What city is ZIP code 43527 in?

ZIP code 43527 is primarily assigned to Holgate, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43527 in?

ZIP code 43527 falls within Henry County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43527 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 43527 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 43527 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 43527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43527 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 43527 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43527?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 43527 in?

ZIP code 43527 observes the EST timezone.