PlainZIP

Ostrander, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43061

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

3,967
34/sq mi
$157,568
Median income
$400,300
Median home value
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ostrander pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43061 covers 117.0 square miles in Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,967 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43061 skews affluent, with a median household income of $157,568 (116% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $49,720. Local economic indicators show a 3.6% poverty rate alongside 0.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $400,300 (103% above the state average) with median rent at $1,305 per month, and 97.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 43061 in local context, 5 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 43061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ostrander, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43061.

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 43061, Ostrander, 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

3,967

Population

117.0

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43061?

39.1

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$157,568

Median Household Income

+116% vs state

$49,720

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43061 ranks nationally

Ostrander, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$157,568 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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,570

Total Housing Units

1,544

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.5%
Renter 2.5%

$400,300

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

$1,305

Median Rent

1994

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43061 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 164
2021 +10.4% 181
2022 +20.5% 218
2023 +9.4% 238
2024 +1.7% 243

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 63 business establishments in ZIP 43061, employing approximately 255 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,454,000.

63

Businesses

255

Employees

$11.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 17.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 15.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.9%
Manufacturing 4 6.3%
Finance and insurance 4 6.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 6.3%
Retail trade 3 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.8%
Accommodation and food 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 43061 vs 43036 →

ZIP 43061 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 43061 ranks #4 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 43061 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 43061 ranks the highest of 6 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
43036 Magnetic Springs, OH 258 5.5 mi
43066 Radnor, OH 1,328 7.9 mi
43015 Delaware, OH 48,107 7.5 mi
43065 Powell, OH 38,821 9.5 mi
43344 Richwood, OH 5,677 12.4 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
43035 standard
Lewis Center, OH
Pop: 24,721
43074 standard
Sunbury, OH
Pop: 11,655
43021 standard
Galena, OH
Pop: 10,301

Related Areas

Delaware County Ostrander, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43061 in? ▼
ZIP code 43061 (Ostrander) 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 43061? ▼
ZIP code 43061 in Ostrander, OH has a population of 3,967 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43061 is $157,568, which is 107% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43061 is $400,300, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43061 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43061? ▼
ZIP code 43061 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43061 are: Construction (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43061 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 43061? ▼
In ZIP code 43061, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.2% 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 43061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43061 is 26.7 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 43061? ▼
In ZIP code 43061, approximately 97.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43061 is 3.6% 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.