ZIP Code 43045
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Milford Center · Union County · Ohio
- Population
- 1,953
- Median income
- $99,181
- Median home value
- $275,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.0%
- Land area
- 98.1 sq mi
20/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
New York
ZIP code 43045 in Milford Center, Ohio has a population of 1,953. The median household income is $99,181, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $275,000, 1% below the US average. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.1 square miles in Milford Center, Union County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,953 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 43045 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43045 sits at $99,181 (36% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,822. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $275,000 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,438 per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 43045 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 43045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43045.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 43045, Milford Center, 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
1,953
Population
98.1
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43045?
38.9
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
1.4%
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?
$99,181
Median Household Income
+36% vs state
$35,822
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 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?
623
Total Housing Units
591
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,000
Median Home Value
+39% vs state
$1,438
Median Rent
1954
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
+16.4%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43045 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 143 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 163 |
| 2022 | +5.9% | 173 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 189 |
| 2024 | +16.4% | 220 |
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 23 business establishments in ZIP 43045, employing approximately 184 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,305,000.
23
Businesses
184
Employees
$9.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 13.0% |
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 43045 vs 43029 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43029 | Irwin, OH | 664 | 5.2 mi |
| 43084 | Woodstock, OH | 841 | 5.0 mi |
| 43077 | Unionville Center, OH | 258 | 6.1 mi |
| 43060 | North Lewisburg, OH | 2,480 | 7.4 mi |
| 43040 | Marysville, OH | 31,790 | 7.9 mi |
| 43044 | Mechanicsburg, OH | 5,528 | 10.3 mi |
| 43336 | Middleburg, OH | 39 | 10.9 mi |
| 43319 | East Liberty, OH | 1,040 | 11.5 mi |
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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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