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 Moderate-density area
- $76,375
- Median income Near-median income area
- $188,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43072 (Saint Paris, OH) fell -4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.3 in 2023 to 183.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,092. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $188,100 (5% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $809; 80.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Champaign County, so 43072 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 43072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paris, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43072.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43072?
48.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.9%
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?
$76,375
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$38,092
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43072 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Saint Paris, 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)
$76,375 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
2,656housing units
2,656
Total Housing Units
2,354
Occupied Units
302
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,100
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43072
Saint Paris (43072)
5,948 residents
- 45312 1,435
Casstown (45312)
1,435 residents
- 45317 1,180
Conover (45317)
1,180 residents
- 45326 1,179
Fletcher (45326)
1,179 residents
- 45389 521
Christiansburg (45389)
521 residents
- 45349 427
North Hampton (45349)
427 residents
- 45372 375
Tremont City (45372)
375 residents
- 43070 133
Rosewood (43070)
133 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43072 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43072 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45326
Fletcher (45326)
$93,472 median income
- 45312
Casstown (45312)
$91,842 median income
- 45349
North Hampton (45349)
$76,750 median income
- 43072
Saint Paris (43072)
$76,375 median income
- 45372
Tremont City (45372)
$70,500 median income
- 45389
Christiansburg (45389)
$62,250 median income
- 45317
Conover (45317)
$61,429 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43072, 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 (5,948 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 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.
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