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ZIP 43608

Part of Toledo, OH
Pop. 13,593·Lucas County·209th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,029/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$936
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ZIP 43608 · $1,029
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$700
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,250
4 BR+
$1,310
Research median
$970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,348/yr
At $1,029/mo median
Location
CityToledo
StateOH
CountyLucas County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43608 (Toledo, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,593
Median income
$29,275
Median age
35.6
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
28.6%
20.5%
24.6%
14.8%
Under 1828.6%
18–3420.5%
35–5424.6%
55–6411.5%
65+14.8%
Gender
53.7%
46.3%
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Race & ethnicity
25.3%
55.6%
12.7%
White25.3%
Black55.6%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian1.5%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
23.7%
39.4%
28.4%
No HS diploma23.7%
HS diploma39.4%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+8.5%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43608 in Toledo, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$27,516 → $29,275
up 6.4%
Population
14,702 → 13,593
down 7.5%
Renter share
49.9% → 44.6%
-5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
8.9% → 8.5%
-0.4 pts
Median age
33.4 → 35.6
+2.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $27,516 in 2021 to $29,275 more recently. The population has contracted by 7.5% since 2021, moving from about 14,702 residents to roughly 13,593. Renters now make up 44.6% of households, compared with 49.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43608 covers Toledo, OH. The median rent here is $1,029/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($29,275/yr), ZIP 43608 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43608?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43608 (Toledo, OH) is $1,029. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43608 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43608's median rent of $1,029/mo is $936 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43608 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43608 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #209 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,029/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43608?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,029/mo in ZIP 43608. The local median household income is $29,275/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43608?

Rent in ZIP 43608 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43608 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43608 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,029/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($29,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43608 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 43608 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of ZIP 43608 households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43608 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43608 compare to the rest of Toledo?

ZIP 43608 is more affordable than Toledo overall. At $1,029/mo, it's $96 below the Toledo citywide median of $1,125/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43608 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43608 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,029/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 43608's median household income ($29,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43608 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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