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Pataskala, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43062

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

27,644
135/sq mi
$105,968
Median income
$326,600
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
135
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43062 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43062 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pataskala, Licking County, Ohio, with 27,644 residents across 204.2 square miles, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43062 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,968 (45% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $43,607. Local economic indicators show a 5.3% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $326,600 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $1,465 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 43062 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Licking 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 43062

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pataskala, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43062.

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 43062, Pataskala, 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

27,644

Population

204.2

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43062?

38.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.1%
African American 5.4%
Asian 11.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$105,968

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$43,607

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43062 ranks nationally

Pataskala, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,968 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,171

Total Housing Units

11,666

Occupied Units

505

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$326,600

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$1,465

Median Rent

1996

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43062 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 152
2021 +13.3% 172
2022 +15.3% 199
2023 +9.0% 217
2024 +8.2% 234

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 476 business establishments in ZIP 43062, employing approximately 28,561 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,047,233,000.

476

Businesses

28,561

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 80 16.8%
Retail trade 61 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 50 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 46 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 35 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 29 6.1%
Finance and insurance 24 5.0%
Wholesale trade 21 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.0%
Manufacturing 13 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.5%
Information 9 1.9%
Utilities 5 1.1%

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 43062 vs 43004 →

ZIP 43062 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 43062 ranks #3 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 43062 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 43062 ranks #3 of 9 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
43004 Blacklick, OH 22,727 6.2 mi
43033 Kirkersville, OH 380 5.4 mi
43001 Alexandria, OH 2,400 6.7 mi
43068 Reynoldsburg, OH 51,836 6.5 mi
43147 Pickerington, OH 38,440 8.1 mi
43054 New Albany, OH 20,566 8.1 mi
43105 Baltimore, OH 8,147 10.5 mi
43046 Millersport, OH 3,396 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Licking County

43055 standard
Newark, OH
Pop: 59,605
43056 standard
Heath, OH
Pop: 17,439
43023 standard
Granville, OH
Pop: 13,231
43031 standard
Johnstown, OH
Pop: 12,318
43011 standard
Centerburg, OH
Pop: 7,491
43080 standard
Utica, OH
Pop: 5,498

Related Areas

Licking County Pataskala, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43062 in? ▼
ZIP code 43062 (Pataskala) is located in Licking County, Ohio. Licking County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/licking-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43062? ▼
ZIP code 43062 in Pataskala, OH has a population of 27,644 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43062? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43062 is $105,968, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43062? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43062 is $326,600, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43062? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43062 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43062? ▼
ZIP code 43062 has 476 business establishments employing approximately 28,561 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43062? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43062 are: Construction (80), Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43062? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43062 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 43062? ▼
In ZIP code 43062, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 43062? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43062 is 28.8 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 43062? ▼
In ZIP code 43062, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43062? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43062 is 5.3% 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.