Mount Sterling, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43143
Madison County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,694
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $242,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Sterling pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43143 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 43143 (Mount Sterling, OH) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.7 in 2023 to 240.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43143 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Sterling, Madison County, Ohio, home to 5,694 residents across 345.1 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43143 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,333 (37% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,354. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 1.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $242,800 (23% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 83.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $853.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Madison County, so 43143 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 43143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Sterling, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43143.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 43143, Mount Sterling, 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
5,694
Population
345.1
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43143?
39.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$100,333
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$45,354
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
37.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43143 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Mount Sterling, 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)
$100,333 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
2,302housing units
2,302
Total Housing Units
2,150
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,800
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$853
Median Rent
1972
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43143 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 159 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 175 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 211 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 227 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 241 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 43143, employing approximately 1,062 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,489,000.
72
Businesses
1,062
Employees
$50.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 18.1% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 43143 vs 43117 →
ZIP 43143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43143
Mount Sterling (43143)
5,694 residents
- 43106 1,685
Bloomingburg (43106)
1,685 residents
- 43126 326
Harrisburg (43126)
326 residents
- 43117 73
Derby (43117)
73 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43143 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43143
Mount Sterling (43143)
$100,333 median income
- 43106
Bloomingburg (43106)
$82,813 median income
- 43126
Harrisburg (43126)
$63,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43143 ranks the highest of 3 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 43143, 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 (5,694 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 43143 in?
ZIP code 43143 (Mount Sterling) is located in Madison County, Ohio. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43143?
ZIP code 43143 in Mount Sterling, OH has a population of 5,694 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43143?
The median household income in ZIP 43143 is $100,333, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43143?
The median home value in ZIP 43143 is $242,800, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43143 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43143?
ZIP code 43143 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 1,062 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43143 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43143 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 43143?
In ZIP code 43143, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 43143?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43143 is 37.3 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 43143?
In ZIP code 43143, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43143 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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