43536 ZIP Code — Mark Center, OH

Defiance County, Ohio

ZIP code 43536 is located in Mark Center, Ohio, within Defiance County. It covers approximately 16.83 square miles and serves a population of 216 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 43536

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 $123,400.

Median household income is $72,083. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43536 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

216
population
16.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43536 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43536

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City Status
Mark Center Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
43526 Hicksville (3.5 mi) 43556 Sherwood (4.9 mi) 45821 Cecil (7.5 mi) 43549 Ney (8 mi) 45813 Antwerp (9 mi) 43517 Edgerton (10.1 mi) 43506 Bryan (12.2 mi) 46785 Saint Joe (12.4 mi) 46743 Harlan (13 mi) 45879 Paulding (13.6 mi) 46788 Spencerville (13.9 mi) 46721 Butler (14.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 216
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 16.83 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 41.3108
Longitude -84.6504
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 0.0% 39.7% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 77.8% 37.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 22.2% 19.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

216
Population
13
People per sq mi
23.7
Median age
$72,083
Median household income
$43,010
Per capita income
$123,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
3.7%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
118
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
5–9
9
14
10–14
8
17
15–19
11
27
20–24
16
6
25–34
4
6
35–44
4
11
45–54
6
12
55–59
8
5
60–64
3
9
65–74
6
8
75–84
5
4
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184621.3%
18 and over17078.7%
65 and over3415.7%
Median age23.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White216100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 0.0% 39.7% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 77.8% 37.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 22.2% 19.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.3% 5.2%
$10k–$15k 6.8%
$25k–$35k 8.5%
$35k–$50k 5.1%
$50k–$75k 30.5%
$100k–$150k 49.2%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k6.8%
$25k–$35k8.5%
$35k–$50k5.1%
$50k–$75k30.5%
$100k–$150k49.2%
Median income$72,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%
$50k–$100k 8.5%
$100k–$150k 26.3%
$150k–$200k 19.5%
$200k–$300k 16.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$123,400
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)1.83

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199926.3%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19795.1%
1960–19695.1%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier63.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms33.9%
3 bedrooms66.1%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle15.3%
2 vehicles36.4%
3 or more48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity11.0%
Propane / LP gas74.6%
Wood14.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2218.6%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse6151.7%
Female householder, no spouse3529.7%
Households with children under 182016.9%
Households with seniors (65+)3328.0%
Average household size1.83

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married55.4%0.0%
Married20.5%53.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed11.6%0.0%
Divorced12.5%46.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 49.5%
Some college, no degree 10.1%
Associate's degree 27.3%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 13.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher100.0%
Bachelor's or higher13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1531.9%
Elementary school2246.8%
High school00.0%
College / grad school1021.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.6%
Education & healthcare 25.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%
Retail trade 9.3%
Public administration 7.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts12.1%
Service20.0%
Sales & office9.3%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation58.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.7%
Government7.1%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone92.9%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home7.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.0

Poverty

All people 3.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security22.9%
Retirement income21.2%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.0%
High blood pressure31.6%
High cholesterol29.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis24.9%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.1%
Binge drinking19.0%
No physical activity26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.0%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health12.7%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.9%
Visited dentist66.8%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss13.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans105.9%
Disability%
Any disability6.9%
Under 1819.6%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance91.7%
Public insurance33.3%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only216100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)216100.0%
Born in same state216100.0%
Born in different state17882.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian62.8%
French62.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab62.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access54.6%
Internet access94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43536

What city is ZIP code 43536 in?

ZIP code 43536 is primarily assigned to Mark Center, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43536 in?

ZIP code 43536 falls within Defiance County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43536?

13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 43536?

The median home value in ZIP code 43536 is $123,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 43536?

ZIP code 43536 has an estimated population of 216 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43536?

The median household income in ZIP code 43536 is $72,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43536 in?

ZIP code 43536 observes the EST timezone.

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