PlainZIP

Galena, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43021

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

10,301
112/sq mi
$167,941
Median income
$564,700
Median home value
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Galena pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
112
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43021 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Galena, Delaware County, Ohio, home to 10,301 residents across 92.3 square miles, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43021 skews affluent, with a median household income of $167,941 (130% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $69,246. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $564,700 (186% above the state average) with median rent at $1,364 per month, and 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 43021 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Delaware County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 43021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galena, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43021.

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 43021, Galena, 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

10,301

Population

92.3

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43021?

41.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$167,941

Median Household Income

+130% vs state

$69,246

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43021 ranks nationally

Galena, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$167,941 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,882

Total Housing Units

4,710

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

3.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$564,700

Median Home Value

+186% vs state

$1,364

Median Rent

2003

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43021 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 154
2021 +11.8% 172
2022 +19.7% 206
2023 +12.9% 233
2024 +1.0% 235

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 229 business establishments in ZIP 43021, employing approximately 1,206 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,172,000.

229

Businesses

1,206

Employees

$64.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 53 23.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 17.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 14 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 14 6.1%
Wholesale trade 12 5.2%
Other services (except public administration) 11 4.8%
Retail trade 10 4.4%
Finance and insurance 10 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.6%
Manufacturing 5 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.2%
Information 4 1.8%

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 43021 vs 43082 →

ZIP 43021 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 43021 ranks #9 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 43021 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 43021 ranks the highest of 9 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
43082 Westerville, OH 29,946 3.4 mi
43081 Westerville, OH 55,991 6.3 mi
43074 Sunbury, OH 11,655 5.7 mi
43035 Lewis Center, OH 24,721 5.9 mi
43240 Columbus, OH 3,469 6.4 mi
43231 Columbus, OH 19,685 8.9 mi
43054 New Albany, OH 20,566 9.3 mi
43032 Kilbourne, OH 77 9.7 mi
43229 Columbus, OH 46,347 9.3 mi
43085 Columbus, OH 23,258 9.8 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
43061 standard
Ostrander, OH
Pop: 3,967

Related Areas

Delaware County Galena, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43021 in? ▼
ZIP code 43021 (Galena) 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 43021? ▼
ZIP code 43021 in Galena, OH has a population of 10,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43021 is $167,941, which is 120% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43021 is $564,700, which is 103% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43021 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43021? ▼
ZIP code 43021 has 229 business establishments employing approximately 1,206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43021? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43021 are: Construction (53), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43021 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 43021? ▼
In ZIP code 43021, 79.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.8% 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 43021? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43021 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43021? ▼
In ZIP code 43021, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43021 is 3.6% 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.