43542 ZIP Code — Monclova, OH

Lucas County, Ohio

ZIP code 43542 is located in Monclova, Ohio, within Lucas County. It covers approximately 14.90 square miles and serves a population of 4,734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 43542

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $369,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($155,592) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 43542 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

4,734

population

14.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monclova	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43571 Whitehouse (4.4 mi) 43528 Holland (4.7 mi) 43537 Maumee (4.7 mi) 43566 Waterville (4.9 mi) 43558 Swanton (5.1 mi) 43617 Toledo (7.3 mi) 43614 Toledo (7.6 mi) 43615 Toledo (7.6 mi) 43525 Haskins (7.9 mi) 43504 Berkey (8.8 mi) 43560 Sylvania (8.9 mi) 43607 Toledo (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,734
Population density	318 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	14.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.5693
Longitude	-83.7746
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	23.1%	50.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	35.0%	17.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	25.7%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,734

Population

318

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$155,592

Median household income

$62,521

Per capita income

$369,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.8%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,554

Housing units

53.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

165

Under 5

205

198

5–9

244

201

10–14

249

118

15–19

146

20–24

25–34

394

35–44

487

411

45–54

509

55–59

112

135

60–64

168

232

65–74

288

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,489	31.5%
18 and over	3,245	68.5%
65 and over	711	15.0%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Black or African American 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,350	89.1%
Two or more races	254	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	150	3.1%
Black or African American	130	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.1%	50.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	35.0%	17.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	25.7%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 5.8%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k+ 36.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	5.8%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	15.1%
$200k+	36.7%
Median income	$155,592

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 55.1%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$369,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.8%
Renter occupied	5.2%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.4%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	5.9%
3 bedrooms	39.1%
4 bedrooms	49.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.2%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	43.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.8%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,219	78.0%
Cohabiting couple	23	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	128	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	193	12.3%
Households with children under 18	730	46.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	430	27.5%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	11.5%
Married	67.5%	75.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	3.0%	4.8%
Divorced	8.1%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 19.9%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 29.7%

Graduate / professional 23.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	53.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	86	6.3%
Kindergarten	67	4.9%
Elementary school	742	54.1%
High school	303	22.1%
College / grad school	173	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Construction 11.4%

Other services 9.8%

Public administration 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Retail trade 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Professional & management 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.8%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 18.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.5%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	74.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	8.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	21.8%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,364	92.2%
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)	4,554	96.2%
Born in same state	4,554	96.2%
Born in different state	3,674	77.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	180	3.8%
Not a US citizen	179	99.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	691	14.6%
French	612	12.9%
Arab	379	8%
Irish	198	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	1%
German	20	0.4%
Polish	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43542

What city is ZIP code 43542 in?

ZIP code 43542 is primarily assigned to Monclova, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43542 in?

ZIP code 43542 falls within Lucas County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43542 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 43542 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 43542 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 43542 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43542?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43542?

The median household income in ZIP code 43542 is $155,592, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43542 in?

ZIP code 43542 observes the EST timezone.