43440 ZIP Code — Lakeside Marblehead, OH

Ottawa County, Ohio

ZIP code 43440 is located in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, within Ottawa County. It covers approximately 15.89 square miles and serves a population of 4,099 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 43440

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $252,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($71,641) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 52% 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 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 43440 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,099

population

15.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43440 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43440

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43440. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakeside Marblehead	Acceptable
Lakeside Marblehead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44870 Sandusky (8.3 mi) 43452 Port Clinton (9.5 mi) 44824 Castalia (9.9 mi) 43464 Vickery (11.7 mi) 44839 Huron (16.5 mi) 43410 Clyde (16.7 mi) 44846 Milan (17.2 mi) 43449 Oak Harbor (18.6 mi) 44811 Bellevue (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,099
Population density	258 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	15.89 sq mi
Water area	12.47 sq mi
Latitude	41.5273
Longitude	-82.7818
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	43.3%	41.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	31.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.3%	5.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,099

Population

258

People per sq mi

61.1

Median age

$71,641

Median household income

$54,289

Per capita income

$252,800

Median home value

$886

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

6,200

Housing units

38.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

127

25–34

116

148

35–44

135

215

45–54

195

207

55–59

187

234

60–64

213

570

65–74

518

277

75–84

252

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	359	8.8%
18 and over	3,740	91.2%
65 and over	1,781	43.4%
Median age	61.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,005	97.4%
Two or more races	80	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.3%
Asian	8	0.2%
Black or African American	3	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	41.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	31.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.3%	5.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$71,641

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 34.0%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$252,800
Median rent / month	$886
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	66.6%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	21.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.4%
Electricity	24.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,017	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	93	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	590	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	484	22.2%
Households with children under 18	181	8.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,242	56.9%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	12.8%
Married	54.2%	58.1%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	7.2%	18.1%
Divorced	12.4%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 24.3%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	12.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	126	31.5%
High school	159	39.8%
College / grad school	67	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Retail trade 15.9%

Professional & management 14.4%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Other services 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 3.4%

Information 0.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 9.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	50.2%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	484	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,022	98.1%
Spanish	49	1.2%
Other Indo-European	42	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,034	98.4%
Born in same state	4,002	97.6%
Born in different state	3,348	81.7%
Foreign born	32	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	65	1.6%
Not a US citizen	65	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	548	13.4%
French	500	12.2%
Arab	208	5.1%
Irish	126	3.1%
English	27	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	25	0.6%
Polish	20	0.5%
German	14	0.3%
Dutch	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.3%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43440

What city is ZIP code 43440 in?

ZIP code 43440 is primarily assigned to Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43440 in?

ZIP code 43440 falls within Ottawa County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43440 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 43440 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 43440 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 43440 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 43440 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 43440 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43440 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 43440 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 43440 in?

ZIP code 43440 observes the EST timezone.