The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43608 sells for about $55,000, or $43 per square foot.
Prices are up +15.43% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $883 a month.
ZIP 43608 — Toledo
The 43608 housing market is characterized by high rental yields and low entry prices, making it a target for investors despite broader economic challenges. While home values remain low, the market has seen a significant year-over-year price increase, reflecting localized demand for affordable housing. High poverty rates and vacancy levels continue to influence the overall market trajectory.
This area is primarily suited for investors seeking high-yield rental opportunities and budget-conscious buyers looking for entry-level housing in an urban setting.
Median prices moved up 15.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 90.48% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.3% · poverty 42.9% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43608, Lucas County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area experiences higher crime rates compared to the regional average, consistent with its dense urban character.
Public schools serving the area generally face significant performance challenges and lower ratings compared to suburban districts in the Toledo metro.
The area is primarily an urban environment with standard regional risks; flood and wind exposure are managed through municipal infrastructure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to industrial and logistics hubs in Toledo, though the area faces long-term challenges with population decline.
Property taxes are levied by Lucas County and the City of Toledo, with rates influenced by local school district levies and municipal assessments.
Residents benefit from a short mean commute time of approximately 16.3 minutes, reflecting the area's central urban location.
The ZIP features local urban parks and proximity to the Maumee River waterfront, with basic retail and dining options available within the city core.
The rental market shows high yield potential for investors, with a 19.32% gross rental yield, though vacancy pressure remains a factor in this urban core.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Toledo industrial and healthcare sectors, with significant employment in manufacturing and logistics.
The area is served by the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) and benefits from proximity to major highway corridors including I-75.
Development is focused on urban infill and revitalization efforts supported by municipal planning initiatives.
The Lucas County Auditor manages property assessments, which are updated periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Toledo Public Schools district taxes and various municipal utility and service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the urban density and regional hazard profile of Lucas County.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons profiles for ZCTA 43608.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Dave & Buster's Toledo4.15.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.28.4 mi
- Fleitz Pumpkin Farm4.78.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.311.7 mi
- Funagin’s4.210.9 mi
- Huntington Center4.62.2 mi
- The Stranahan4.68.7 mi
- Glass City Center4.42.4 mi
- Fifth Third Field4.72.4 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.93.1 mi
- Toledo Zoo4.65 mi
- Maumee Bay State Park4.78.2 mi
- Toledo Museum of Art4.82.2 mi
- Imagination Station4.72.2 mi
- Wildwood Preserve Metropark4.87 mi
- Toledo Museum of Art4.82.2 mi
- Imagination Station4.72.2 mi
- The Michigan Museum of Horror4.217.5 mi
- National Museum of the Great Lakes4.82.1 mi
- Millbury Classic Cars and Trucks Museum4.910.1 mi
- Maumee Bay State Park4.78.2 mi
- Toledo Botanical Garden4.87.2 mi
- Wildwood Preserve Metropark4.87 mi
- Side Cut Metropark4.811.9 mi
- Pacesetter Park4.511.7 mi
- Safe Harbor Toledo Beach4.511.6 mi
- River Raisin Marina & Campground4.117.6 mi
- Meinke Marina-West4.613 mi
- North Cape Yacht Club4.711.9 mi
- Lost Peninsula Marina4.75.2 mi
- Inverness Club4.76.4 mi
- Legacy By Arthur Hills Golf Club4.312.7 mi
- Bedford Hills Golf Club3.74.3 mi
- Whiteford Valley Golf Club412 mi
- Giant Oak Golf Club4.57.6 mi
- Franklin Park Mall4.35.6 mi
- Meijer4.29.9 mi
- Meijer4.29.5 mi
- Meijer4.22.8 mi
- Meijer4.39.8 mi
- Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport4.415.4 mi
- Toledo Hospital4.43.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional recreational access and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.