43556 ZIP Code — Sherwood, OH

Defiance County, Ohio

ZIP code 43556 is located in Sherwood, Ohio, within Defiance County. It covers approximately 31.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 43556

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,429. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 43556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,682

population

31.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sherwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43549 Ney (4.5 mi) 43536 Mark Center (4.9 mi) 45821 Cecil (6.6 mi) 43526 Hicksville (8.4 mi) 43512 Defiance (10 mi) 43506 Bryan (10.5 mi) 45813 Antwerp (12.1 mi) 43517 Edgerton (12.3 mi) 45879 Paulding (13.1 mi) 43557 Stryker (14.4 mi) 45873 Oakwood (15.8 mi) 45873 Oakwood (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,682
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	31.98 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	41.3181
Longitude	-84.5565
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	35.2%	39.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	37.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	19.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,682

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$62,429

Median household income

$28,420

Per capita income

$166,900

Median home value

$697

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

592

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

121

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	504	30.0%
18 and over	1,178	70.0%
65 and over	355	21.1%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,575	91%
Hispanic or Latino	49	2.8%
Two or more races	44	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	2.3%
Other race	21	1.2%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	39.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	37.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	19.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$62,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 27.5%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 18.9%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,900
Median rent / month	$697
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	26.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.3%
Electricity	34.7%
Propane / LP gas	31.5%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	4.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	39	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	92	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	153	24.1%
Households with children under 18	213	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	235	37.1%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	16.8%
Married	62.0%	54.0%
Separated	2.6%	2.9%
Widowed	6.2%	13.9%
Divorced	3.8%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.0%
Kindergarten	80	17.9%
Elementary school	237	53.1%
High school	69	15.5%
College / grad school	42	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Retail trade 13.3%

Other services 10.3%

Construction 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Professional & management 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	29.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,571	93.4%
Spanish	26	1.7%
Other Indo-European	26	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,648	98.0%
Born in same state	1,625	96.6%
Born in different state	1,298	77.2%
Foreign born	23	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	34	2.0%
Not a US citizen	25	73.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	159	9.5%
Arab	123	7.3%
Italian	89	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	2.3%
Irish	17	1%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43556

What city is ZIP code 43556 in?

ZIP code 43556 is primarily assigned to Sherwood, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43556 in?

ZIP code 43556 falls within Defiance County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43556 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 43556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43556 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 43556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 43556 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 43556 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43556?

The median home value in ZIP code 43556 is $166,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 43556 in?

ZIP code 43556 observes the EST timezone.