ZIP Code 43074

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Sunbury · Delaware County · Ohio

Population
11,655

52/sq mi

Median income
$119,296

▲ 56% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$426,100

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
44.7%

Median age 40.3

Land area
224.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 43074 in Sunbury, Ohio has a population of 11,655. The median household income is $119,296, which is 56% above the national average. Median home value is $426,100, 53% above the US average. 44.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43074 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 224.6 square miles in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio. The area is home to 11,655 residents, producing a population density of 52 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43074 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43074 sits at $119,296 (63% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $51,708. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $426,100 (116% above the state average) with median rent at $1,634 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43074 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 43074

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,655

Population

224.6

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Sunbury, OH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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