Home
Ohio
43526

Medicare in ZIP Code 

43526

 — 

County: 
Rural

6270

Population

41.3034

Latitude

-84.7589

Longitude

Demographic Data

ZIP code 43526 is located in Defiance County, Ohio, centered near Hicksville, with a total population of 6,270 and a median age of 33.3. This is a rural community where 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (approximately 807 individuals), near the national average. Medicare beneficiaries here have access to a range of plan options suited to diverse healthcare needs. The racial and ethnic composition includes 91.4% White, 7.4% Hispanic/Latino. Approximately 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — SHIP counselors and community health workers can help residents navigate Medicare enrollment and plan choices.

Economic Metrics

The median household income is $66,688, near the national median. Many residents may find Medicare Advantage plans with $0 premiums to be an attractive option, while others may prefer Original Medicare with a Medigap supplement for broader provider access. The poverty rate is relatively low at 4.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. The median home value is $152,000 and median monthly rent is $744. Medicare beneficiaries in Defiance County should explore all available plan options during Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7) or consult the Ohio SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) for free, unbiased counseling on choosing the right coverage.

Hospitals Near 

43526

404
404

Cities Near 

43526

404

Frequently Asked Medicare Questions

What kind of person is usually better off with Medigap?

Do I need referrals to see specialists with Medicare?

What would make me regret my Medicare choice a year from now?

Which Medicare option is best for frequent travelers or snowbirds?

Licensed in Utah
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare/CMS.
Facility data sourced from CMS medicare.gov.
We make no representations about the accuracy of third-party data.
Data last verified: 
{date}
HomeMedicare PlansFind ProvidersResourcesAboutContact
ZIP
 data last verified: 
{date}

‍CMS TPMO Compliance Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

Participating sales agencies represent Medicare Advantage [HMO, PPO, PFFS, and PDP] organizations that are contracted with Medicare. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal.

Not Government Affiliated: Resting Sycamore Advisors is a licensed Medicare insurance agency. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.

Data & Methodology for Research Articles: All provider, facility, quality star ratings, and enrollment data is sourced from primary CMS records (cms.gov), including the December 2025 CPSC Enrollment files and the January 2026 Provider Data Catalog. Calculations for patient-to-provider ratios are performed using indexed clinician and facility data for the state of Utah. Everything on restingsycamore.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of any specific plan or provider.

Non-CMS Data Sources: Some Utah specific data was obtained from https://opendata.utah.gov

Not Government AffiliatedPrivacy PolicyTerms of Use