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ZIP 43609

Part of Toledo, OH
Pop. 21,404·Lucas County·209th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,029/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$936
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 43609 · $1,029
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,100/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
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43609 (Toledo, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,404
Median income
$42,313
Median age
34.5
Renters
55.7%
Age distribution
27.5%
23.1%
23.9%
13.7%
Under 1827.5%
18–3423.1%
35–5423.9%
55–6411.8%
65+13.7%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
47.9%
28.6%
18.7%
White47.9%
Black28.6%
Hispanic18.7%
Asian0.9%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
21.6%
37.9%
28.8%
No HS diploma21.6%
HS diploma37.9%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+11.8%
Housing tenure
44.3%
55.7%
Owner44.3%
Renter55.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43609 in Toledo, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,595 → $42,313
up 12.5%
Population
20,327 → 21,404
up 5.3%
Renter share
56.6% → 55.7%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
11.8% → 11.8%
+0.0 pts
Median age
35.1 → 34.5
-0.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $37,595 to $42,313 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 43609 in Toledo, OH adding about 1,077 residents over the five-year window, up 5.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43609 covers Toledo, OH. The median rent here is $1,029/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($42,313/yr), ZIP 43609 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43609?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43609 (Toledo, OH) is $1,029. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43609's median rent of $1,029/mo is $936 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43609 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43609 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 43609?

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 43609. The local median household income is $42,313/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43609?

Rent in ZIP 43609 has increased 8.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43609 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,029/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($42,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43609 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.7% of ZIP 43609 households are renters, while 44.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43609 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43609 compare to the rest of Toledo?

ZIP 43609 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 43609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43609 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,029/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 43609's median household income ($42,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43609 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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