PlainZIP

Westerville, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43082

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

29,946
523/sq mi
$147,972
Median income
$458,200
Median home value
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westerville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
523
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43082 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43082 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westerville, Delaware County, Ohio, with 29,946 residents across 57.3 square miles, a density of 523 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43082 skews affluent, with a median household income of $147,972 (103% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $67,977. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. Median home value sits at $458,200 (132% above the state average), median rent at $1,765 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 43082 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 43082

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westerville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43082.

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 43082, Westerville, 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

29,946

Population

57.3

Area (sq mi)

523

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43082?

43.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$147,972

Median Household Income

+103% vs state

$67,977

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43082 ranks nationally

Westerville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$147,972 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,215

Total Housing Units

12,690

Occupied Units

525

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$458,200

Median Home Value

+132% vs state

$1,765

Median Rent

2000

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43082 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 144
2021 +11.2% 160
2022 +16.2% 186
2023 +10.5% 205
2024 +5.9% 217

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 942 business establishments in ZIP 43082, employing approximately 21,422 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,392,666,000.

942

Businesses

21,422

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 172 18.3%
Health care and social assistance 164 17.4%
Finance and insurance 89 9.4%
Construction 79 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 76 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 68 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 59 6.3%
Wholesale trade 44 4.7%
Retail trade 44 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 28 3.0%
Information 19 2.0%
Manufacturing 18 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 1.6%
Educational services 15 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.5%

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 43082 vs 43021 →

ZIP 43082 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 43082 ranks #4 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 43082 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 43082 ranks #4 of 9 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 3.4 mi
43081 Westerville, OH 55,991 2.9 mi
43240 Columbus, OH 3,469 5.3 mi
43230 Columbus, OH 51,161 8.1 mi
43231 Columbus, OH 19,685 5.9 mi
43035 Lewis Center, OH 24,721 6.5 mi
43054 New Albany, OH 20,566 6.5 mi
43074 Sunbury, OH 11,655 8.9 mi
43229 Columbus, OH 46,347 6.8 mi
43219 Columbus, OH 27,123 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

43015 standard
Delaware, OH
Pop: 48,107
43065 standard
Powell, OH
Pop: 38,821
43035 standard
Lewis Center, OH
Pop: 24,721
43074 standard
Sunbury, OH
Pop: 11,655
43021 standard
Galena, OH
Pop: 10,301
43061 standard
Ostrander, OH
Pop: 3,967

Related Areas

Delaware County Westerville, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43082 in? ▼
ZIP code 43082 (Westerville) 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 43082? ▼
ZIP code 43082 in Westerville, OH has a population of 29,946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43082? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43082 is $147,972, which is 94% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43082? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43082 is $458,200, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43082? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43082 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43082? ▼
ZIP code 43082 has 942 business establishments employing approximately 21,422 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43082? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43082 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (172), Health care and social assistance (164), Finance and insurance (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43082? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43082 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 43082? ▼
In ZIP code 43082, 79.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.2% 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 43082? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43082 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43082? ▼
In ZIP code 43082, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43082? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43082 is 3.3% 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.