PlainZIP

Ashley, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43003

Delaware County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,917
33/sq mi
$69,852
Median income
$230,800
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ashley pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43003 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43003 covers 87.9 square miles in Ashley, Delaware County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,917 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43003 reports a modest median household income of $69,852 (4% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,564. Local economic indicators show a 13.5% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $230,800 (17% above the state average), median rent at $1,054 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43003, plus 6 more within Delaware County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 43003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashley, OH

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,917

Population

87.9

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 43003 ranks nationally

Ashley, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,852 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 43003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43003 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 43003 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

43015 standard
Delaware, OH
Pop: 48,107
43065 standard
Powell, OH
Pop: 38,821
43082 standard
Westerville, OH
Pop: 29,946
43035 standard
Lewis Center, OH
Pop: 24,721
43074 standard
Sunbury, OH
Pop: 11,655
43021 standard
Galena, OH
Pop: 10,301

Related Areas

Delaware County Ashley, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.