ZIP Code 43003

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Ashley · Delaware County · Ohio

Population
2,917

33/sq mi

Median income
$69,852

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$230,800

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.7%

Median age 46

Land area
87.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 43003 in Ashley, Ohio has a population of 2,917. The median household income is $69,852, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $230,800, 17% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.9 square miles in Ashley, Delaware County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,917 residents, producing a population density of 33 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43003 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43003 sits at $69,852 (4% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,564. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $230,800 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,054 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 43003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 43003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43003.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43003, Ashley, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,917

Population

87.9

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43003?

46.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,852

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$41,564

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,608

Total Housing Units

1,481

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$230,800

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,054

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43003 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 157
2021 +12.2% 176
2022 +6.5% 187
2023 +14.5% 214
2024 +4.6% 224

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 43003, employing approximately 183 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,097,000.

36

Businesses

183

Employees

$7.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 22.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 16.7%
Retail trade 4 11.1%
Finance and insurance 3 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 43003 vs 43032 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
43032 Kilbourne, OH 77 5.7 mi
43356 Waldo, OH 1,103 5.0 mi
43315 Cardington, OH 7,046 7.2 mi
43321 Fulton, OH 267 8.3 mi
43015 Delaware, OH 48,107 9.0 mi
43074 Sunbury, OH 11,655 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43003 in?
ZIP code 43003 (Ashley) is located in Delaware County, Ohio. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43003?
ZIP code 43003 in Ashley, OH has a population of 2,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43003?
The median household income in ZIP 43003 is $69,852, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43003?
The median home value in ZIP 43003 is $230,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43003 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43003?
ZIP code 43003 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43003 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43003 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43003?
In ZIP code 43003, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 43003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43003 is 32.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43003?
In ZIP code 43003, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43003 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ashley, OH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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