43540 ZIP Code — Metamora, OH

Fulton County, Ohio

ZIP code 43540 is located in Metamora, Ohio, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 18.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,479 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 43540

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 $159,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,750. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43540 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,479

population

18.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43540 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43540

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43540. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Metamora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43504 Berkey (5.6 mi) 49248 Jasper (6.2 mi) 43533 Lyons (7.7 mi) 43558 Swanton (8.3 mi) 43515 Delta (8.6 mi) 49228 Blissfield (9 mi) 43528 Holland (10.6 mi) 49279 Sand Creek (10.6 mi) 43560 Sylvania (10.9 mi) 49276 Riga (11 mi) 43617 Toledo (11.3 mi) 49267 Ottawa Lake (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,479
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	18.06 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.6955
Longitude	-83.9390
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	28.3%	39.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	37.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	19.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	7.7%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,479

Population

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$88,750

Median household income

$41,091

Per capita income

$159,000

Median home value

$990

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

502

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

159

25–34

174

35–44

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	287	19.4%
18 and over	1,192	80.6%
65 and over	219	14.8%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 2.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,353	86.3%
Hispanic or Latino	89	5.7%
Two or more races	69	4.4%
Other race	44	2.8%
Black or African American	7	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	39.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	37.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	19.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	7.7%	4.4%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 14.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	25.2%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	14.4%
Median income	$88,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,000
Median rent / month	$990
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	37.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.8%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	29.9%
Fuel oil	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	305	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	53	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	69	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	144	25.2%
Households with children under 18	173	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	173	30.3%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	31.5%
Married	52.9%	50.4%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.4%
Divorced	9.8%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 47.7%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	13.0%
Kindergarten	17	5.6%
Elementary school	82	27.2%
High school	55	18.3%
College / grad school	108	35.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Manufacturing 21.4%

Construction 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Professional & management 8.6%

Retail trade 7.8%

Other services 7.3%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 30.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,377	93.1%
Spanish	9	0.7%
Other Indo-European	9	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,479	100.0%
Born in same state	1,468	99.3%
Born in different state	1,233	83.4%
Foreign born	11	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	116	7.8%
Italian	103	7%
Arab	73	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	1.5%
Irish	20	1.4%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43540

What city is ZIP code 43540 in?

ZIP code 43540 is primarily assigned to Metamora, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43540 in?

ZIP code 43540 falls within Fulton County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43540 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 43540 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43540?

The median home value in ZIP code 43540 is $159,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 43540?

ZIP code 43540 has an estimated population of 1,479 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43540?

The median household income in ZIP code 43540 is $88,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43540 in?

ZIP code 43540 observes the EST timezone.