PlainZIP

Johnstown, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43031

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

12,318
53/sq mi
$110,930
Median income
$389,900
Median home value
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43031 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnstown, Licking County, Ohio, home to 12,318 residents across 230.7 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43031 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,930 (52% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $50,663. Local economic indicators show a 6.0% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $389,900 for a typical home value (98% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,107 a month; 80.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43031, plus 6 more within Licking 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 43031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnstown, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43031.

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 43031, Johnstown, 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

12,318

Population

230.7

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43031?

41.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$110,930

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$50,663

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43031 ranks nationally

Johnstown, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,930 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,329

Total Housing Units

5,221

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$389,900

Median Home Value

+98% vs state

$1,107

Median Rent

1989

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43031 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 158
2021 +10.8% 176
2022 +19.8% 210
2023 +13.1% 238
2024 +6.7% 254

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 266 business establishments in ZIP 43031, employing approximately 2,984 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,498,000.

266

Businesses

2,984

Employees

$147.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 14.3%
Retail trade 36 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 33 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 22 8.3%
Manufacturing 21 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 20 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 6.4%
Finance and insurance 13 4.9%
Wholesale trade 11 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 43031 vs 43013 →

ZIP 43031 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 43031 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 43031 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 43031 ranks #4 of 7 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
43013 Croton, OH 1,201 5.0 mi
43001 Alexandria, OH 2,400 5.7 mi
43011 Centerburg, OH 7,491 10.4 mi
43054 New Albany, OH 20,566 9.1 mi
43023 Granville, OH 13,231 9.3 mi
43004 Blacklick, OH 22,727 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Licking County

43055 standard
Newark, OH
Pop: 59,605
43062 standard
Pataskala, OH
Pop: 27,644
43056 standard
Heath, OH
Pop: 17,439
43023 standard
Granville, OH
Pop: 13,231
43011 standard
Centerburg, OH
Pop: 7,491
43080 standard
Utica, OH
Pop: 5,498

Related Areas

Licking County Johnstown, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43031 in? ▼
ZIP code 43031 (Johnstown) is located in Licking County, Ohio. Licking County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/licking-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43031? ▼
ZIP code 43031 in Johnstown, OH has a population of 12,318 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43031 is $110,930, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43031 is $389,900, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43031 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43031? ▼
ZIP code 43031 has 266 business establishments employing approximately 2,984 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43031 are: Construction (38), Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43031? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43031 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 43031? ▼
In ZIP code 43031, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% 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 43031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43031 is 29.2 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 43031? ▼
In ZIP code 43031, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43031 is 6.0% 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.