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U.S. ZIP Code · OH43430

Ottawa County · Sandusky, OH

Typical home value

$206,692[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.1%
5-year / yr
+3.3%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-27.2%
vs metro
-22.6%
vs state
-5.5%
ZIP 43430 location in OH
Location of ZIP 43430 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 43430 is worth $206,692 — 22.6% below the Sandusky, OH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,586[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ottawa County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
4,911[3]
Median household income
$73,807[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Ottawa County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-9[5]
Moved in
1,160
Moved out
1,169

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Genoa Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Genoa Area Local

    638 students

  • Genoa Area High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Genoa Area Local

    409 students

  • Genoa Area Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Genoa Area Local

    266 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,045
Loan principal$165,354
Down payment$41,338
Total interest paid$210,900

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,433
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
7th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
93rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 43430?
The typical home in 43430 is worth $206,692, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 43430?
Home values in 43430 are down 4.1% over the past year, and up 3.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 43430?
The effective property tax rate in 43430 is 1.3% — roughly $2,586 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 43430?
ZIP code 43430 has a population of 4,911 and a median household income of $73,807.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Oak Harbor, OH

    Typical home
    $207,099
    Gross yield
  • Elmore, OH

    Typical home
    $218,628
    Gross yield
  • Clay Center, OH

    Typical home
    $219,506
    Gross yield
  • Sandusky, OH

    Typical home
    $180,952
    Gross yield
    9.7%
  • Castalia, OH

    Typical home
    $236,252
    Gross yield
  • OH

    Typical home
    $251,781
    Gross yield

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