Gambier, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43022
Knox County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,161
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $94,712
- Median income Above-median income area
- $315,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gambier pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43022 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43022 covers 107.0 square miles in Gambier, Knox County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,161 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43022 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,712 (30% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,638. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $315,900 (60% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $783.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 43022 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 43022
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gambier, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43022.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43022, Gambier, 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
4,161
Population
107.0
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43022?
21.9
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
3.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$94,712
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$29,638
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 43022 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Gambier, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,712 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
988housing units
988
Total Housing Units
849
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$315,900
Median Home Value
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$783
Median Rent
1974
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
+16.7%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43022 have increased 16.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.0% | 154 |
| 2020 | +6.1% | 164 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 178 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 208 |
| 2024 | – | 205 |
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 43022, employing approximately 1,853 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,771,000.
38
Businesses
1,853
Employees
$65.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 23.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.9% |
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 43022 vs 43037 →
ZIP 43022 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43028
Howard (43028)
7,537 residents
- 43080
Utica (43080)
5,498 residents
- 43022
Gambier (43022)
4,161 residents
- 43014
Danville (43014)
3,632 residents
- 43037 535
Martinsburg (43037)
535 residents
- 43005 174
Bladensburg (43005)
174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43022 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43022 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43022
Gambier (43022)
$94,712 median income
- 43028
Howard (43028)
$91,186 median income
- 43080
Utica (43080)
$87,301 median income
- 43005
Bladensburg (43005)
$72,910 median income
- 43037
Martinsburg (43037)
$69,625 median income
- 43014
Danville (43014)
$66,481 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43022 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43022, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,161 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 43022 in?
ZIP code 43022 (Gambier) is located in Knox County, Ohio. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43022?
ZIP code 43022 in Gambier, OH has a population of 4,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43022?
The median household income in ZIP 43022 is $94,712, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43022?
The median home value in ZIP 43022 is $315,900, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43022?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43022 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43022?
ZIP code 43022 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 1,853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43022?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43022 are: Construction (9), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43022?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43022 increased by 16.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 43022?
In ZIP code 43022, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43022?
In ZIP code 43022, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43022?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43022 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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