ZIP Code 43028
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Howard · Knox County · Ohio
- Population
- 7,537
- Median income
- $91,186
- Median home value
- $273,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.0%
- Land area
- 138.5 sq mi
54/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.6
New York
ZIP code 43028 in Howard, Ohio has a population of 7,537. The median household income is $91,186, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $273,000, 2% below the US average. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43028 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.5 square miles in Howard, Knox County, Ohio. The area is home to 7,537 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 43028 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43028 sits at $91,186 (25% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $43,843. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $273,000 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,011 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43028 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 43028 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 43028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43028.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43028, Howard, 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
7,537
Population
138.5
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43028?
46.6
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
2.4%
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?
$91,186
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$43,843
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,758
Total Housing Units
3,006
Occupied Units
752
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,000
Median Home Value
+38% vs state
$1,011
Median Rent
1996
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2023)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43028 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +16.4% | 168 |
| 2020 | -4.2% | 161 |
| 2021 | +18.7% | 191 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 210 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 232 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 43028, employing approximately 340 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,984,000.
53
Businesses
340
Employees
$13.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 13.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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