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Erie County
Kelleys Island, OH
43438
43438 ZIP Code — Kelleys Island, OH
Erie County, Ohio
ZIP code 43438 is located in
Kelleys Island ,
Ohio ,
within Erie County .
It covers approximately 4.35 square miles and serves a population of
221 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 419/567 .
About ZIP code 43438
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 $295,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($74,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 43438 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
221
Population density
51 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
4.35 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
41.6046
Longitude
-82.7045
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
419/567
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.6%
43.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
38.9%
32.2%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
19.6%
20.0%
Over $200k
15.3%
4.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$74,375
Median household income
$295,400
Median home value
43.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 4 1.8% 18 and over 217 98.2% 65 and over 112 50.7% Median age 65.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 219 99.1% Two or more races 2 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.6%
43.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
38.9%
32.2%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
19.6%
20.0%
Over $200k
15.3%
4.3%
5.2%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 1.7% $15k–$25k 7.7% $25k–$35k 6.0% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 21.4% $75k–$100k 14.5% $100k–$150k 13.7% $150k–$200k 6.8% $200k+ 14.5% Median income $74,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $295,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.9% Renter occupied 5.1% Vacant 88.1% Single-family detached 84.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.6% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.91
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.0% 2000–2009 7.9% 1990–1999 18.8% 1980–1989 13.9% 1970–1979 9.7% 1960–1969 8.2% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 2.4% 1939 or earlier 20.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.7% 1 bedroom 4.7% 2 bedrooms 26.2% 3 bedrooms 37.8% 4 bedrooms 21.4% 5+ bedrooms 8.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.7% 1 vehicle 38.5% 2 vehicles 24.8% 3 or more 35.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.7% Electricity 38.5% Propane / LP gas 47.0% Wood 6.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 72 61.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 22 18.8% Female householder, no spouse 23 19.7% Households with children under 18 2 1.7% Households with seniors (65+) 64 54.7% Average household size 1.86
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.3% 8.2% Married 60.8% 82.5% Separated 1.7% 0.0% Widowed 1.7% 5.2% Divorced 2.5% 4.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
14.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.6% Bachelor's or higher 43.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 100.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
21.7%
Professional & management
20.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Agriculture & mining
7.2%
Education & healthcare
6.0%
Public administration
3.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.4% Service 4.8% Sales & office 16.9% Natural resources & construction 6.0% Production & transportation 16.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.1% Government 13.3% Self-employed 1.2% Unpaid family workers 2.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.6% Work from home 20.5% Other means 9.6% Avg commute (minutes) 15.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.3% Retirement income 46.2% Supplemental Security 8.5% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 2.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.0% High blood pressure 42.3% High cholesterol 41.2% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 8.5% Arthritis 36.1% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 10.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.7% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 21.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 12.3% Poor mental health 11.0% Poor physical health 9.5% No health insurance 7.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 83.4% Visited dentist 75.2% Cholesterol screening 95.7% Teeth loss 9.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 22 10.1%
Disability % Any disability 14.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.7% 65 and over 23.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.7% Public insurance 50.7% No insurance 6.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 219 99.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 219 99.1% Born in same state 219 99.1% Born in different state 156 70.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.9% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 51 23.1% Italian 31 14% Irish 6 2.7% English 6 2.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 4 1.8% Norwegian 3 1.4% German 2 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.9% Internet access 97.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43438
What city is ZIP code 43438 in?
ZIP code 43438 is primarily assigned to Kelleys Island, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43438 in?
ZIP code 43438 falls within Erie County, Ohio.
Does ZIP code 43438 have an older population?
51% of residents in ZIP code 43438 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 43438 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 43438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 43438 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 43438 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 43438?
ZIP code 43438 has an estimated population of 221 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 43438 in?
ZIP code 43438 observes the EST timezone.
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