ZIP Code 43056
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Heath · Licking County · Ohio
- Population
- 17,439
- Median income
- $80,014
- Median home value
- $253,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.7%
- Land area
- 222.4 sq mi
78/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
New York
ZIP code 43056 in Heath, Ohio has a population of 17,439. The median household income is $80,014, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $253,900, 9% below the US average. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43056 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 222.4 square miles in Heath, Licking County, Ohio. The area is home to 17,439 residents, producing a population density of 78 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 43056 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43056 sits at $80,014 (10% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,327. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $253,900 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,156 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43056 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Licking County, so you can benchmark 43056 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 43056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43056.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Construction 35
Construction
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 31
Health care and social assistance
31 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 43056, Heath, 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
17,439
Population
222.4
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43056?
42.5
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.3%
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?
$80,014
Median Household Income
+10% vs state
$41,327
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 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?
7,264
Total Housing Units
7,006
Occupied Units
258
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,900
Median Home Value
+29% vs state
$1,156
Median Rent
1985
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43056 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 152 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 173 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 198 |
| 2023 | +14.1% | 226 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 230 |
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 446 business establishments in ZIP 43056, employing approximately 8,670 people with a combined annual payroll of $371,454,000.
446
Businesses
8,670
Employees
$371.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 104 | 23.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 35 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Information | 11 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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