43457 ZIP Code — Risingsun, OH

Wood County, Ohio

ZIP code 43457 is located in Risingsun, Ohio, within Wood County. It covers approximately 19.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 43457

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 $153,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,986) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43457 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,281
population
19.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43457 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Risingsun Acceptable
Risingsun Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
44841 Kansas (5.7 mi) 43406 Bradner (5.7 mi) 43466 Wayne (5.9 mi) 44830 Fostoria (6.6 mi) 43435 Helena (6.9 mi) 44817 Bloomdale (7.9 mi) 43407 Burgoon (9 mi) 43450 Pemberville (10.2 mi) 43431 Gibsonburg (10.2 mi) 43451 Portage (11.2 mi) 44804 Arcadia (11.6 mi) 43413 Cygnet (12.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,281
Population density 67 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 173
Geography
Land area 19.09 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 41.2599
Longitude -83.4172
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 47.1% 38.2% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 23.8% 33.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 24.5% 22.6% 20.0%
Over $200k 4.6% 6.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,281
Population
67
People per sq mi
44.8
Median age
$49,986
Median household income
$31,514
Per capita income
$153,100
Median home value
$798
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
469
Housing units
9.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
49
Under 5
42
34
5–9
29
52
10–14
44
50
15–19
43
15
20–24
13
97
25–34
82
51
35–44
44
85
45–54
72
36
55–59
31
31
60–64
27
103
65–74
88
77
75–84
66
11
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1832925.7%
18 and over95274.3%
65 and over35427.6%
Median age44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3%
Two or more races 2.5%
Other race 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,15987.7%
Asian503.8%
Hispanic or Latino403%
Two or more races332.5%
Other race251.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native100.8%
Black or African American40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.1% 38.2% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 23.8% 33.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 24.5% 22.6% 20.0%
Over $200k 4.6% 6.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 5.5%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 8.2%
$25k–$35k 4.1%
$35k–$50k 31.1%
$50k–$75k 11.5%
$75k–$100k 13.1%
$100k–$150k 20.7%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.5%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k8.2%
$25k–$35k4.1%
$35k–$50k31.1%
$50k–$75k11.5%
$75k–$100k13.1%
$100k–$150k20.7%
$150k–$200k1.8%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$49,986

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%
$50k–$100k 19.3%
$100k–$150k 14.2%
$150k–$200k 35.6%
$200k–$300k 16.3%
$300k–$500k 0.9%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$153,100
Median rent / month$798
Owner occupied85.3%
Renter occupied14.7%
Vacant6.1%
Single-family detached87.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.0%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.7%
1990–199911.9%
1980–19893.5%
1970–197922.1%
1960–196918.9%
1950–195910.5%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier29.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)8.5%
1 bedroom1.8%
2 bedrooms7.5%
3 bedrooms63.1%
4 bedrooms18.4%
5+ bedrooms0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle13.1%
1 vehicle11.9%
2 vehicles35.6%
3 or more39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas56.2%
Electricity11.4%
Propane / LP gas21.5%
Wood2.0%
No fuel used9.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25750.3%
Cohabiting couple8316.2%
Male householder, no spouse9819.2%
Female householder, no spouse7314.3%
Households with children under 1816031.3%
Households with seniors (65+)20039.1%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.8%9.6%
Married48.1%55.1%
Separated0.0%1.3%
Widowed2.0%10.0%
Divorced18.1%23.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.7%
HS graduate 45.5%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 21.2%
Bachelor's degree 6.9%
Graduate / professional 2.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.2%
Bachelor's or higher9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool104.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school9845.6%
High school8338.6%
College / grad school2411.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.5%
Education & healthcare 18.8%
Construction 9.3%
Professional & management 9.1%
Retail trade 5.9%
Finance & real estate 4.1%
Other services 4.1%
Public administration 3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%
Transportation & utilities 2.1%
Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.0%
Service17.9%
Sales & office15.2%
Natural resources & construction12.5%
Production & transportation30.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.9%
Government14.0%
Self-employed2.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.1%
Carpool14.0%
Public transit1.4%
Walk0.4%
Work from home1.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.1

Poverty

All people 14.5%
Under 18 years 10.0%
18 and over 16.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.5%
Retirement income34.8%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP4.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.1%
High blood pressure34.9%
High cholesterol31.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis28.8%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease9.2%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.0%
Binge drinking17.3%
No physical activity28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.7%
Depression24.0%
Fair or poor health15.7%
Poor mental health16.8%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist61.0%
Cholesterol screening88.1%
Teeth loss15.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans828.6%
Disability%
Any disability14.4%
Under 184.3%
18–64 years12.5%
65 and over26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.5%
Public insurance39.4%
No insurance8.7%
Uninsured under 199.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,19092.9%
Spanish252.1%
Other Indo-European252.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,26198.4%
Born in same state1,23696.5%
Born in different state1,04781.7%
Foreign born252.0%
Naturalized citizen201.6%
Not a US citizen20100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab1249.7%
Italian695.4%
French645%
AncestryCount%
English20.2%
Irish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.9%
Internet access83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43457

What city is ZIP code 43457 in?

ZIP code 43457 is primarily assigned to Risingsun, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43457 in?

ZIP code 43457 falls within Wood County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43457 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 43457 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43457?

9% 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 43457 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 43457 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43457 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 43457 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 43457 in?

ZIP code 43457 observes the EST timezone.

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