PlainZIP

Laurelville, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43135

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

4,445
18/sq mi
$72,823
Median income
$222,500
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43135 covers 246.9 square miles in Laurelville, Hocking County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,445 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43135 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,823 (0% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $40,407. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $222,500 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $679 per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hocking County, so you can benchmark 43135 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 43135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laurelville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43135.

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 43135, Laurelville, 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

4,445

Population

246.9

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43135?

47.6

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$72,823

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$40,407

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43135 ranks nationally

Laurelville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,823 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,989

Total Housing Units

1,693

Occupied Units

296

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$222,500

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$679

Median Rent

1987

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

-2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43135 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.5% 174
2021 +13.9% 198
2022 +25.6% 248
2023 +6.4% 264
2024 -2.4% 258

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 51 business establishments in ZIP 43135, employing approximately 301 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,465,000.

51

Businesses

301

Employees

$9.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 17.6%
Accommodation and food services 8 15.7%
Retail trade 7 13.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 11.8%
Manufacturing 4 7.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.9%

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 43135 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 43135 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 43135 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 43135 ranks #4 of 6 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
43101 Adelphi, OH 380 2.6 mi
43152 South Bloomingville, OH 921 6.7 mi
45644 Kingston, OH 4,249 7.7 mi
43156 Tarlton, OH 242 7.4 mi
43149 Rockbridge, OH 2,552 8.3 mi
43154 Stoutsville, OH 3,150 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hocking County

43138 standard
Logan, OH
Pop: 18,437
43149 standard
Rockbridge, OH
Pop: 2,552
43152 standard
South Bloomingville, OH
Pop: 921
43144 standard
Murray City, OH
Pop: 477
43127 standard
Haydenville, OH
Pop: 283
43158 standard
Union Furnace, OH
Pop: 268

Related Areas

Hocking County Laurelville, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43135 in? ▼
ZIP code 43135 (Laurelville) is located in Hocking County, Ohio. Hocking County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hocking-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43135? ▼
ZIP code 43135 in Laurelville, OH has a population of 4,445 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43135? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43135 is $72,823, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43135? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43135 is $222,500, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43135? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43135 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43135? ▼
ZIP code 43135 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 301 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43135? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43135 are: Construction (9), Accommodation and food services (8), Retail trade (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43135? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43135 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 43135? ▼
In ZIP code 43135, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 43135? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43135 is 34.8 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 43135? ▼
In ZIP code 43135, 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 43135? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43135 is 8.7% 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.