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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
$100,333
Median income
$242,800
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $45,354. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. Median home value sits at $242,800 (23% above the state average), median rent at $853 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.7%.

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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 43143 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 43143

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Sterling, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43143.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43143?

39.5

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$45,354

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

37.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43143 ranks nationally

Mount Sterling, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,333 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,302

Total Housing Units

2,150

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$242,800

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43143 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 43143 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 43143 ranks the highest of 3 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
43117 Derby, OH 73 5.9 mi
43106 Bloomingburg, OH 1,685 8.5 mi
43126 Harrisburg, OH 326 9.5 mi

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Pop: 24,066
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Plain City, OH
Pop: 12,580
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Pop: 6,926
43029 standard
Irwin, OH
Pop: 664
43151 standard
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Pop: 322

Related Areas

Madison County Mount Sterling, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.