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 High-density area
- $154,683
- Median income Above-median income area
- $456,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43035 (Lewis Center, OH) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.9 in 2023 to 209.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,592. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $456,400 (131% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 72.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,608.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 43035 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 43035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewis Center, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43035.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
127 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43035?
35.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
21.9%
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?
$154,683
Median Household Income
+112% vs state ZIP avg
$58,592
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43035 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Lewis Center, 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)
$154,683 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
12,596housing units
12,596
Total Housing Units
12,269
Occupied Units
327
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,400
Median Home Value
+131% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43015
Delaware (43015)
48,107 residents
- 43229
Columbus (43229)
46,347 residents
- 43065
Powell (43065)
38,821 residents
- 43235
Columbus (43235)
38,493 residents
- 43082
Westerville (43082)
29,946 residents
- 43035
Lewis Center (43035)
24,721 residents
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
24,650 residents
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
23,258 residents
- 43231
Columbus (43231)
19,685 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43035 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43021
Galena (43021)
$167,941 median income
- 43035
Lewis Center (43035)
$154,683 median income
- 43065
Powell (43065)
$154,481 median income
- 43082
Westerville (43082)
$147,972 median income
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
$112,517 median income
- 43015
Delaware (43015)
$105,322 median income
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
$94,183 median income
- 43235
Columbus (43235)
$86,666 median income
- 43240
Columbus (43240)
$82,895 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43035, 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 (24,721 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 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.
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