43442

43442 is a five-digit ZIP code in the United States used by the United States Postal Service to identify a geographic area for mail delivery. The code is associated with a rural portion of the state of Ohio and is used to route mail to the region it serves. Like many ZIP codes, 43442 covers more than a single town and may include portions of multiple communities as well as rural routes.

ZIP codes are part of a nationwide system introduced in 1963 to improve mail routing and processing. The 43442 designation falls within the Ohio segment of the system, reflecting the postal geography of the northwestern part of the state. The boundaries of ZIP codes do not always align with city, town, or county borders, and 43442 can overlap different municipalities and unincorporated areas.

Geographically, the area associated with 43442 is characterized by a rural landscape with agricultural activity and small communities located inland from Lake Erie. Population and other demographic data tied to ZIP codes are used primarily for mail delivery purposes and, in statistics, are approximated through Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs).

In addition to mail routing, the 43442 designation appears in various datasets used by local governments, businesses, and researchers for planning, marketing, and service provision. As a postal code, it functions as a locational reference rather than a political boundary, and its practical boundaries may change over time with postal operations and address changes. See also ZIP code, List of ZIP codes in Ohio, and Census ZCTAs.