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Delaware, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43015

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

48,107
149/sq mi
$105,322
Median income
$342,700
Median home value
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delaware pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
149
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43015 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, with 48,107 residents across 323.7 square miles, a density of 149 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43015 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,322 (44% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $50,057. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. Median home value sits at $342,700 (74% above the state average), median rent at $1,298 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43015, 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 43015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delaware, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43015.

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 43015, Delaware, 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

48,107

Population

323.7

Area (sq mi)

149

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43015?

39.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 4.2%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$105,322

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$50,057

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43015 ranks nationally

Delaware, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,322 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.8%

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

What does housing look like?

23,944

Total Housing Units

22,732

Occupied Units

1,212

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$342,700

Median Home Value

+74% vs state

$1,298

Median Rent

1995

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43015 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 154
2021 +11.4% 171
2022 +18.5% 203
2023 +7.5% 218
2024 +3.7% 226

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 1,135 business establishments in ZIP 43015, employing approximately 19,357 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,010,915,000.

1,135

Businesses

19,357

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 165 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 143 12.6%
Retail trade 128 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 119 10.5%
Construction 112 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 109 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 5.5%
Finance and insurance 53 4.7%
Manufacturing 42 3.7%
Wholesale trade 35 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.1%
Information 23 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 1.9%
Educational services 15 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%
Utilities 6 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 43015 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 43015 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 43015 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 43015 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 5.8 mi
43065 Powell, OH 38,821 8.4 mi
43061 Ostrander, OH 3,967 7.5 mi
43035 Lewis Center, OH 24,721 8.2 mi
43003 Ashley, OH 2,917 9.0 mi
43066 Radnor, OH 1,328 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

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
43061 standard
Ostrander, OH
Pop: 3,967

Related Areas

Delaware County Delaware, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43015 in? ▼
ZIP code 43015 (Delaware) 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 43015? ▼
ZIP code 43015 in Delaware, OH has a population of 48,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43015 is $105,322, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43015 is $342,700, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43015 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43015? ▼
ZIP code 43015 has 1,135 business establishments employing approximately 19,357 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43015 are: Health care and social assistance (165), Professional, scientific, and technical services (143), Retail trade (128). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43015 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 43015? ▼
In ZIP code 43015, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.8% 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 43015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43015 is 26.2 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 43015? ▼
In ZIP code 43015, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43015 is 7.4% 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.