| ZIP Code | 43556 |
|---|---|
| City | Sherwood |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Defiance County |
| Area Code | 419 |
| Elevation | 716 ft |
| Latitude | 41.303304 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.563729 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 429 (39.3%) |
| Some College | 171 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 132 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 192 (17.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 162 (14.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,500 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,400 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $760/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 724 |
| Vacant Units | 86 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 724 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 86 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 43556 is located in Sherwood, Ohio, within Defiance County. With a population of 1,746, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 43556 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43556 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $164,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $760 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 43556 is primarily White (87.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 43556 in Sherwood, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,746 residents, a median household income of $67,500, and a median home value of $164,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.