43359 ZIP Code — Wharton, OH

Wyandot County, Ohio

ZIP code 43359 is located in Wharton, Ohio, within Wyandot County. It covers approximately 21.64 square miles and serves a population of 618 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 43359

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 $125,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $54,844.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

618

population

21.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wharton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45867 Mount Blanchard (4.9 mi) 43316 Carey (6.9 mi) 45890 Vanlue (7.1 mi) 43351 Upper Sandusky (7.7 mi) 45843 Forest (9.1 mi) 45814 Arlington (10.1 mi) 44802 Alvada (12.1 mi) 45836 Dunkirk (12.4 mi) 44844 Mc Cutchenville (13.3 mi) 43323 Harpster (13.6 mi) 44853 New Riegel (15.1 mi) 45835 Dola (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	618
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	21.64 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8688
Longitude	-83.4481
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	37.0%	43.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	36.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	17.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

618

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$54,844

Median household income

$24,636

Per capita income

$125,000

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

181

Housing units

12.9%

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	136	22.0%
18 and over	482	78.0%
65 and over	73	11.8%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Two or more races 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	594	92.5%
Hispanic or Latino	24	3.7%
Two or more races	24	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	43.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	36.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	17.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 24.3%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	24.3%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
Median income	$54,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 24.3%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,000
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	48.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.5%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	130	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	38	17.1%
Male householder, no spouse	14	6.3%
Female householder, no spouse	40	18.0%
Households with children under 18	71	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	20.3%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	25.2%
Married	62.9%	50.8%
Separated	1.2%	6.4%
Widowed	2.3%	2.4%
Divorced	6.9%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 59.3%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.1%
Kindergarten	1	1.1%
Elementary school	48	50.5%
High school	40	42.1%
College / grad school	4	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.0%

Construction 11.0%

Other services 11.0%

Retail trade 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Professional & management 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Education & healthcare 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.0%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	39.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	18.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.5%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	581	94.0%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	616	99.7%
Born in same state	615	99.5%
Born in different state	529	85.6%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	83	13.4%
Arab	52	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	6%
English	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43359

What city is ZIP code 43359 in?

ZIP code 43359 is primarily assigned to Wharton, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43359 in?

ZIP code 43359 falls within Wyandot County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43359?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43359?

The median home value in ZIP code 43359 is $125,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 43359?

ZIP code 43359 has an estimated population of 618 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43359?

The median household income in ZIP code 43359 is $54,844, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43359 in?

ZIP code 43359 observes the EST timezone.