| City: | Middle Bass, Ohio |
| County: | Ottawa County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:39:31 PM |
| Population: | 118 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 567 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.6847, -82.8078 |
| Land Area: | 1.258 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 80 PO Boxes for a community with 44 households. That's an adoption rate of 1.82, meaning boxes serve nearly twice as many people as live here full-time. Of the island's 371 total housing units, 316 sit vacant most of the year—designated for seasonal or recreational use. That's 85% of all homes. During summer months, the population swells as seasonal residents and tourists arrive, all needing a reliable address that doesn't depend on someone being home to receive mail.
The island's four streets handle limited delivery: Fox Road accounts for most of the carrier route stops, with Anchor Lane, Lake Road, and Davered serving smaller sections. One city carrier route and one rural route cover the island, but many property owners—especially those with seasonal homes—prefer the security of a PO Box. When your home sits empty from October through May, a locked box at the post office makes more sense than a mailbox exposed to lake-effect weather.
At a median age of 62.4 years, Middle Bass skews older than typical communities. The island draws retirees and seasonal residents who value the isolation and lake access. With no bridge to the mainland, everything arrives by boat or plane. The post office becomes a community hub during summer, a place where seasonal neighbors reconnect and year-round residents maintain ties to essential services that can't reach a remote island address.
The four street names reflect the island's maritime character—Fox Road is the main route, while Anchor Lane and Lake Road directly reference the Lake Erie setting. With only four streets serving the entire 1.25-square-mile island, the limited infrastructure emphasizes how isolated and seasonal this community is. Most delivery addresses reference the Contract Post Office building rather than street locations.
ZIP Code 43446 has 118 residents and 44 households (average 2.68 persons per household). The median age is 62.4 years, significantly older than the state (39.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.5% male and 47.5% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.2%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (1.7%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 118Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 35Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 93.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 44Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.68Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.72Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 115 | 156 | 135 | 152 | 142 | 102 | 82 | 88 | 73 | 74 | 78 | 59 | 38 | 35 |
| Decennial Census | 25 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 118 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 62.4
Male Median Age: 62.6
Female Median Age: 60.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| White: | 110 | 98.21% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.79% |
| Total: | 112 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 62 | 52.54% | 62.6 years |
| Females: | 56 | 47.46% | 60.5 years |
| Total: | 118 | 100% | 62.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 17 | 48.57% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 18 | 51.43% |
| Total Population: | 35 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 17 | 48.57% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 18 | 51.43% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $61,250 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,688. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 17.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 50.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (66.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,250 | $76,250 | $61,250 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $48,125 | $48,125 | $52,188 | $54,688 | $51,250 | $51,563 | $53,000 | $50,938 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $76,563 | $79,688 | $78,542 | $80,625 | $79,375 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $96,250 | $76,875 | $98,750 | $86,250 | $89,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,719 | $33,125 | $31,563 | $32,188 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $32,500 | $42,500 | $35,000 | $33,750 | $35,417 | $21,964 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $43,750 | $70,000 | $56,875 | $78,750 | $0 | $80,000 | $71,250 | $110,000 | $0 | $75,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $29,375 | $29,167 | $29,375 | $50,625 | $0 | $54,375 | $51,250 | $50,625 | $47,500 | $47,500 | $42,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 3 | 8.57% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 8.57% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 29 | 82.86% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2 | 66.67% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 33.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 3 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $425,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $237,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 96.05%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $425,000 | $286,500 | $285,400 | $257,100 | $257,100 | $256,300 | $234,100 | $250,000 | $237,500 | $225,000 | $171,900 | $262,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 19 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 3.95% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 462 | 96.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 481 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 459 | 95.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 16 | 3.33% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 1.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 481 | 100% |
In 2024, 65.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 17.14% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3 | 8.57% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 8.57% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 65.71% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 35 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 23 | 65.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 27 | 67.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 13 | 32.50% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 40 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 43446 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $1,575,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 80Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $175,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,575,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43446 is located in Ottawa County, Ohio, within the Sandusky, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41780) and Ohio's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 77,079 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 43446. It covers 1.258 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.023 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sandusky, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 77,079Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.258 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.023 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 464.65 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43446 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.