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Saint Paris, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43072

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

5,948
31/sq mi
$76,375
Median income
$188,100
Median home value
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Paris pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43072 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Paris, Champaign County, Ohio, home to 5,948 residents across 190.6 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43072 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,375 (5% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,092. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. Median home value sits at $188,100 (5% below the state average), median rent at $809 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Champaign County, letting you compare 43072 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 43072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paris, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43072.

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 43072, Saint Paris, 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

5,948

Population

190.6

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43072?

48.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$76,375

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$38,092

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43072 ranks nationally

Saint Paris, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,375 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,656

Total Housing Units

2,354

Occupied Units

302

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$188,100

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$809

Median Rent

1968

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

-4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43072 have decreased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 134
2021 +13.8% 153
2022 +19.2% 182
2023 +5.1% 191
2024 -4.2% 183

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 71 business establishments in ZIP 43072, employing approximately 1,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,218,000.

71

Businesses

1,194

Employees

$72.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 14 19.7%
Retail trade 13 18.3%
Construction 10 14.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 12.7%
Manufacturing 3 4.2%
Finance and insurance 3 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 43072 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 43072 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43072 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 43072 ranks #4 of 7 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
43070 Rosewood, OH 133 6.9 mi
45317 Conover, OH 1,180 5.2 mi
45389 Christiansburg, OH 521 5.6 mi
45349 North Hampton, OH 427 8.8 mi
45326 Fletcher, OH 1,179 7.4 mi
45312 Casstown, OH 1,435 7.6 mi
45372 Tremont City, OH 375 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Champaign County

43078 standard
Urbana, OH
Pop: 20,885
43044 standard
Mechanicsburg, OH
Pop: 5,528
43009 standard
Cable, OH
Pop: 2,135
43084 standard
Woodstock, OH
Pop: 841
45389 standard
Christiansburg, OH
Pop: 521
43070 standard
Rosewood, OH
Pop: 133

Related Areas

Champaign County Saint Paris, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43072 in? ▼
ZIP code 43072 (Saint Paris) is located in Champaign County, Ohio. Champaign County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/champaign-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43072? ▼
ZIP code 43072 in Saint Paris, OH has a population of 5,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43072? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43072 is $76,375, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43072? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43072 is $188,100, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43072? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43072 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43072? ▼
ZIP code 43072 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 1,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43072? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43072 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (13), Construction (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43072? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43072 decreased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 43072? ▼
In ZIP code 43072, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 43072? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43072 is 30.2 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 43072? ▼
In ZIP code 43072, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43072? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43072 is 6.4% 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.