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Lewis Center, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43035

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

24,721
487/sq mi
$154,683
Median income
$456,400
Median home value
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lewis Center pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
487
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43035 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43035 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lewis Center, Delaware County, Ohio, with 24,721 residents across 50.7 square miles, a density of 487 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43035 skews affluent, with a median household income of $154,683 (112% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $58,592. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $456,400 (131% above the state average), median rent at $1,608 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 43035 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 43035

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewis Center, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43035.

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 43035, Lewis Center, 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

24,721

Population

50.7

Area (sq mi)

487

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43035?

35.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

21.9%

Foreign-Born

White 64.6%
African American 8.0%
Asian 19.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$154,683

Median Household Income

+112% vs state

$58,592

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43035 ranks nationally

Lewis Center, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$154,683 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,596

Total Housing Units

12,269

Occupied Units

327

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$456,400

Median Home Value

+131% vs state

$1,608

Median Rent

2005

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43035 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 143
2021 +10.0% 158
2022 +15.6% 182
2023 +10.2% 201
2024 +4.4% 210

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 726 business establishments in ZIP 43035, employing approximately 9,103 people with a combined annual payroll of $517,523,000.

726

Businesses

9,103

Employees

$517.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 127 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 80 11.0%
Retail trade 71 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 66 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 58 8.0%
Construction 54 7.4%
Wholesale trade 54 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 5.4%
Manufacturing 30 4.1%
Finance and insurance 29 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.6%
Information 18 2.5%
Educational services 18 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

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 43035 vs 43240 →

ZIP 43035 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 43035 ranks #6 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 43035 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 43035 ranks #2 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
43240 Columbus, OH 3,469 3.1 mi
43085 Columbus, OH 23,258 6.3 mi
43065 Powell, OH 38,821 5.3 mi
43229 Columbus, OH 46,347 7.2 mi
43021 Galena, OH 10,301 5.9 mi
43235 Columbus, OH 38,493 6.7 mi
43082 Westerville, OH 29,946 6.5 mi
43214 Columbus, OH 24,650 9.6 mi
43231 Columbus, OH 19,685 8.2 mi
43015 Delaware, OH 48,107 8.2 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
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 Lewis Center, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43035 in? ▼
ZIP code 43035 (Lewis Center) 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 43035? ▼
ZIP code 43035 in Lewis Center, OH has a population of 24,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43035? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43035 is $154,683, which is 103% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43035? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43035 is $456,400, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43035? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43035 is White at 64.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43035? ▼
ZIP code 43035 has 726 business establishments employing approximately 9,103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43035? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43035 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (127), Health care and social assistance (80), Retail trade (71). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43035? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43035 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 43035? ▼
In ZIP code 43035, 76.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.1% 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 43035? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43035 is 23.3 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 43035? ▼
In ZIP code 43035, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43035? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43035 is 4.0% 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.