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Sunbury, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43074

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

11,655
52/sq mi
$119,296
Median income
$426,100
Median home value
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43074 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43074 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio, home to 11,655 residents across 224.6 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43074 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,296 (63% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $51,708. Local economic indicators show a 3.9% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $426,100 (116% above the state average), median rent at $1,634 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 43074 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 43074

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sunbury, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43074.

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 43074, Sunbury, 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

11,655

Population

224.6

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43074?

40.3

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$119,296

Median Household Income

+63% vs state

$51,708

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43074 ranks nationally

Sunbury, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$119,296 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,587

Total Housing Units

6,217

Occupied Units

370

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$426,100

Median Home Value

+116% vs state

$1,634

Median Rent

1999

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

+13.4%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43074 have increased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 163
2021 +9.2% 178
2022 +17.3% 209
2023 +6.4% 222
2024 +13.4% 252

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 405 business establishments in ZIP 43074, employing approximately 4,774 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,056,000.

405

Businesses

4,774

Employees

$197.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 96 23.7%
Construction 48 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 48 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 35 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 33 8.2%
Finance and insurance 22 5.4%
Wholesale trade 19 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.4%
Manufacturing 16 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Information 4 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 43074 vs 43021 →

ZIP 43074 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 43074 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 43074 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 43074 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
43021 Galena, OH 10,301 5.7 mi
43082 Westerville, OH 29,946 8.9 mi
43032 Kilbourne, OH 77 6.7 mi
43334 Marengo, OH 6,651 8.8 mi
43035 Lewis Center, OH 24,721 9.8 mi
43003 Ashley, OH 2,917 11.3 mi
43240 Columbus, OH 3,469 11.5 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
43021 standard
Galena, OH
Pop: 10,301
43061 standard
Ostrander, OH
Pop: 3,967

Related Areas

Delaware County Sunbury, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43074 in? ▼
ZIP code 43074 (Sunbury) 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 43074? ▼
ZIP code 43074 in Sunbury, OH has a population of 11,655 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43074? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43074 is $119,296, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43074? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43074 is $426,100, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43074? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43074 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43074? ▼
ZIP code 43074 has 405 business establishments employing approximately 4,774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43074? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43074 are: Retail trade (96), Construction (48), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43074? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43074 increased by 13.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 43074? ▼
In ZIP code 43074, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% 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 43074? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43074 is 28.2 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 43074? ▼
In ZIP code 43074, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43074? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43074 is 3.9% 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.