43606 ZIP Code — Toledo, OH
Lucas County, Ohio
ZIP code 43606 is located in Toledo, Ohio, within Lucas County. It covers approximately 6.45 square miles and serves a population of 24,536 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.
About ZIP code 43606
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
The gap between median ($57,082) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,536
population
6.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Toledo | Acceptable |
| Toledo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43607 Toledo (1.9 mi)
43613 Toledo (2 mi)
43610 Toledo (2.3 mi)
43652 Toledo (2.6 mi)
43656 Toledo (2.6 mi)
43666 Toledo (2.6 mi)
43682 Toledo (2.6 mi)
43661 Toledo (2.6 mi)
43667 Toledo (2.6 mi)
43657 Toledo (2.6 mi)
43654 Toledo (2.6 mi)
43659 Toledo (2.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,536 |
| Population density | 3,804 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 095 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6743 |
| Longitude | -83.6029 |
| 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 | 51.8% | 50.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 17.2% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
24,536
Population
3,804
People per sq mi
33.6
Median age
$57,082
Median household income
$35,372
Per capita income
$148,300
Median home value
$927
Median monthly rent
55.2%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
7,102
Housing units
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
628
Under 5
636
711
5–9
721
627
10–14
636
1,396
15–19
1,415
1,411
20–24
1,429
1,544
25–34
1,565
1,455
35–44
1,475
1,413
45–54
1,431
626
55–59
634
624
60–64
633
1,052
65–74
1,066
428
75–84
433
272
85+
275
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,661 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 19,875 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,526 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 33.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.8%
Black or African American
27.6%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Asian
3.5%
Other race
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,732 | 57.8% |
| Black or African American | 7,029 | 27.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,565 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 953 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 889 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 312 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.8% | 50.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 17.2% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 8.2% |
| Median income | $57,082 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.0%
$50k–$100k
19.4%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k–$300k
19.8%
$300k–$500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,300 |
| Median rent / month | $927 |
| Owner occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter occupied | 44.8% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 63.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 13.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.7% |
| Electricity | 19.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,304 | 33.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 827 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,256 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,493 | 35.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,602 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,674 | 27.1% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.4% | 47.5% |
| Married | 34.1% | 33.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
18.6%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
18.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 367 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 276 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,985 | 23.6% |
| High school | 927 | 11.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,865 | 57.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.8%
Retail trade
10.3%
Professional & management
9.6%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Other services
3.7%
Public administration
3.4%
Construction
2.1%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.4% |
| Service | 18.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 4.9% |
| Work from home | 7.0% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
Poverty
All people
16.5%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
15.8%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
24.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 26.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.0% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 18.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 60.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 947 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 30.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 31.7% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,272 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 600 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 82 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 257 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 213 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,602 | 92.1% |
| Born in same state | 22,398 | 91.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,263 | 66.3% |
| Foreign born | 204 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,934 | 7.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,120 | 57.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,577 | 10.5% |
| French | 1,941 | 7.9% |
| Irish | 368 | 1.5% |
| Arab | 315 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 179 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 92 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 77 | 0.3% |
| German | 34 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43606
What city is ZIP code 43606 in?
ZIP code 43606 is primarily assigned to Toledo, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43606 in?
ZIP code 43606 falls within Lucas County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43606?
17% of residents in ZIP code 43606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43606?
The median home value in ZIP code 43606 is $148,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 43606?
ZIP code 43606 has an estimated population of 24,536 residents, with a density of 3,803 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 43606?
The median household income in ZIP code 43606 is $57,082, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 43606 in?
ZIP code 43606 observes the EST timezone.