PlainZIP

Mechanicsburg, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43044

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

5,528
27/sq mi
$76,397
Median income
$235,400
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mechanicsburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43044 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, home to 5,528 residents across 203.2 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43044 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,397 (5% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,502. Poverty here runs at 11.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. Median home value sits at $235,400 (19% above the state average), median rent at $830 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Champaign County, letting you compare 43044 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 43044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mechanicsburg, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43044.

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 43044, Mechanicsburg, 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

5,528

Population

203.2

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43044?

39.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$76,397

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$34,502

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43044 ranks nationally

Mechanicsburg, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,397 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,970

Total Housing Units

1,828

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$235,400

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$830

Median Rent

1970

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43044 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 158
2021 +12.6% 178
2022 +21.0% 215
2023 +6.5% 229
2024 +6.4% 244

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 62 business establishments in ZIP 43044, employing approximately 398 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,297,000.

62

Businesses

398

Employees

$14.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 8 12.9%
Construction 7 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.3%
Wholesale trade 6 9.7%
Retail trade 6 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 43044 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 43044 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43044 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 43044 ranks #6 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
43010 Catawba, OH 272 4.7 mi
43084 Woodstock, OH 841 7.5 mi
45369 South Vienna, OH 3,545 7.0 mi
43029 Irwin, OH 664 6.4 mi
43009 Cable, OH 2,135 9.4 mi
43045 Milford Center, OH 1,953 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Champaign County

43078 standard
Urbana, OH
Pop: 20,885
43072 standard
Saint Paris, OH
Pop: 5,948
43009 standard
Cable, OH
Pop: 2,135
43084 standard
Woodstock, OH
Pop: 841
45389 standard
Christiansburg, OH
Pop: 521
43070 standard
Rosewood, OH
Pop: 133

Related Areas

Champaign County Mechanicsburg, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43044 in? ▼
ZIP code 43044 (Mechanicsburg) is located in Champaign County, Ohio. Champaign County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/champaign-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43044? ▼
ZIP code 43044 in Mechanicsburg, OH has a population of 5,528 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43044? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43044 is $76,397, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43044? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43044 is $235,400, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43044? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43044 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43044? ▼
ZIP code 43044 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 398 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43044? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43044 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43044? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43044 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 43044? ▼
In ZIP code 43044, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 43044? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43044 is 26.1 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 43044? ▼
In ZIP code 43044, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43044? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43044 is 11.2% 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.