ZIP Code 43548

In ZIP code 43548, near Defiance, households earn a median of $96,875, while per-capita income sits at $38,838. A median home there is valued at $174,500, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.17% translates into roughly $2,042 annually on that amount. Add a combined sales tax of 7.25% on purchases, and the picture becomes one of steady earnings against two ongoing costs. Housing carries the larger share upfront, while the sales tax applies gradually across everyday spending. Together they shape what a household keeps versus pays out in this part of Ohio.