43442 ZIP Code — Lindsey, OH

Sandusky County, Ohio

ZIP code 43442 is located in Lindsey, Ohio, within Sandusky County. It covers approximately 17.54 square miles and serves a population of 841 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 567/419.

About ZIP code 43442

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 $158,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,750. 43% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

841

population

17.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lindsey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43416 Elmore (5.8 mi) 43431 Gibsonburg (5.9 mi) 43420 Fremont (6.7 mi) 43469 Woodville (7.8 mi) 43435 Helena (7.9 mi) 43449 Oak Harbor (8.6 mi) 43407 Burgoon (9.5 mi) 43432 Graytown (10.6 mi) 43430 Genoa (11.4 mi) 44841 Kansas (11.9 mi) 43445 Martin (12.1 mi) 43406 Bradner (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	841
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	17.54 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.4156
Longitude	-83.2195
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	567/419

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%	45.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	34.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

841

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$55,750

Median household income

$26,978

Per capita income

$158,500

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

329

Housing units

13.3%

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	186	22.1%
18 and over	655	77.9%
65 and over	214	25.4%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	812	96.3%
Two or more races	19	2.3%
Asian	8	0.9%
Black or African American	2	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	45.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	34.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$55,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 25.9%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 0.3%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,500
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	60.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	28.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	45.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.1%
Electricity	16.6%
Propane / LP gas	19.4%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	46	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	75	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	41	11.5%
Households with children under 18	101	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	40.3%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	24.7%
Married	60.8%	58.8%
Separated	0.6%	4.3%
Widowed	5.6%	4.3%
Divorced	11.8%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 31.6%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	25.1%
Kindergarten	12	6.6%
Elementary school	77	42.1%
High school	32	17.5%
College / grad school	16	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.3%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Other services 8.9%

Retail trade 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Construction 5.2%

Professional & management 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	24.4%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	2.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 11.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	767	91.2%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	829	98.6%
Born in same state	823	97.9%
Born in different state	704	83.7%
Foreign born	6	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.4%
Not a US citizen	10	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	124	14.7%
French	102	12.1%
Arab	95	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	1.5%
English	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43442

What city is ZIP code 43442 in?

ZIP code 43442 is primarily assigned to Lindsey, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43442 in?

ZIP code 43442 falls within Sandusky County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43442 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 43442 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43442?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 43442 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 43442 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43442 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 43442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 43442 in?

ZIP code 43442 observes the EST timezone.