43553 ZIP Code — Pettisville, OH

Fulton County, Ohio

ZIP code 43553 is located in Pettisville, Ohio, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 0.30 square miles and serves a population of 467 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 43553

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 $145,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,063. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 43553 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

467

population

0.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pettisville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	467
Population density	1,557 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	0.30 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.5310
Longitude	-84.2265
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	34.0%	39.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	37.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	19.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

467

Population

1,557

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$94,063

Median household income

$30,481

Per capita income

$145,000

Median home value

$923

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

149

Housing units

20.6%

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	132	28.3%
18 and over	335	71.7%
65 and over	93	19.9%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Two or more races 8.5%

Black or African American 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Asian 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	400	83.2%
Two or more races	41	8.5%
Black or African American	18	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2.9%
Asian	8	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	39.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	37.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	19.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$75k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 32.1%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$75k–$100k	25.6%
$100k–$150k	32.1%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$94,063

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 30.1%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,000
Median rent / month	$923
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	46.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	91.7%
Electricity	6.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	72.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	13	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	24	15.4%
Households with children under 18	66	42.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	43.6%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	34.5%
Married	75.6%	58.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.4%
Divorced	1.8%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.6%
Kindergarten	6	5.5%
Elementary school	38	34.5%
High school	54	49.1%
College / grad school	8	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 20.8%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Professional & management 9.3%

Retail trade 8.4%

Education & healthcare 8.4%

Public administration 7.5%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	33.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.2%
65 and over	19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.7%
Public insurance	26.3%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	432	92.5%
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)	447	95.7%
Born in same state	447	95.7%
Born in different state	372	79.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	4.3%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	106	22.7%
French	8	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43553

What city is ZIP code 43553 in?

ZIP code 43553 is primarily assigned to Pettisville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43553 in?

ZIP code 43553 falls within Fulton County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43553 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 43553 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43553?

The median home value in ZIP code 43553 is $145,000.

Does ZIP code 43553 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 43553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 43553?

ZIP code 43553 has an estimated population of 467 residents, with a density of 1,546 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43553 in?

ZIP code 43553 observes the EST timezone.