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 High-density area
- $105,968
- Median income Above-median income area
- $326,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43062 (Pataskala, OH) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.7 in 2023 to 234.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,607. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $326,600 (66% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,465.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Licking County, so 43062 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 43062?
38.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
11.3%
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?
$105,968
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$43,607
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43062 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Pataskala, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$105,968 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,171housing units
12,171
Total Housing Units
11,666
Occupied Units
505
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$326,600
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43068
Reynoldsburg (43068)
51,836 residents
- 43147
Pickerington (43147)
38,440 residents
- 43062
Pataskala (43062)
27,644 residents
- 43004
Blacklick (43004)
22,727 residents
- 43054 20,566
New Albany (43054)
20,566 residents
- 43105 8,147
Baltimore (43105)
8,147 residents
- 43046 3,396
Millersport (43046)
3,396 residents
- 43001 2,400
Alexandria (43001)
2,400 residents
- 43033 380
Kirkersville (43033)
380 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43062 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43062 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43054
New Albany (43054)
$148,100 median income
- 43147
Pickerington (43147)
$126,534 median income
- 43062
Pataskala (43062)
$105,968 median income
- 43004
Blacklick (43004)
$101,175 median income
- 43105
Baltimore (43105)
$98,583 median income
- 43001
Alexandria (43001)
$93,804 median income
- 43046
Millersport (43046)
$86,864 median income
- 43033
Kirkersville (43033)
$75,833 median income
- 43068
Reynoldsburg (43068)
$70,477 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43062, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,644 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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