ZIP Code 43146

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Source:

Orient · Pickaway County · Ohio

Population
12,369

60/sq mi

Median income
$81,191

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$322,200

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.2%

Median age 39.1

Land area
206.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 43146 in Orient, Ohio has a population of 12,369. The median household income is $81,191, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $322,200, 16% above the US average. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43146 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.8 square miles in Orient, Pickaway County, Ohio. The area is home to 12,369 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 43146 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43146 sits at $81,191 (11% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,335. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $322,200 (63% above the state average) with median rent at $1,178 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43146 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pickaway County, so you can benchmark 43146 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 43146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43146.

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 43146, Orient, 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

12,369

Population

206.8

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43146?

39.1

Median Age

63.1%

Male

36.9%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 10.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$81,191

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$33,335

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,025

Total Housing Units

3,845

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$322,200

Median Home Value

+63% vs state

$1,178

Median Rent

1985

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43146 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 149
2021 +12.2% 167
2022 +17.0% 195
2023 +8.4% 212
2024 +5.7% 224

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 98 business establishments in ZIP 43146, employing approximately 693 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,283,000.

98

Businesses

693

Employees

$47.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 32.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 13.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 10.2%
Retail trade 7 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.1%
Wholesale trade 4 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.1%

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
43126 Harrisburg, OH 326 3.0 mi
43117 Derby, OH 73 3.5 mi
43116 Commercial Point, OH 1,448 4.3 mi
43123 Grove City, OH 58,424 6.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43146 in?
ZIP code 43146 (Orient) is located in Pickaway County, Ohio. Pickaway County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pickaway-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43146?
ZIP code 43146 in Orient, OH has a population of 12,369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43146?
The median household income in ZIP 43146 is $81,191, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43146?
The median home value in ZIP 43146 is $322,200, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43146 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43146?
ZIP code 43146 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 693 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43146?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43146 are: Construction (32), Transportation and warehousing (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43146?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43146 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 43146?
In ZIP code 43146, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 43146?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43146 is 25.3 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 43146?
In ZIP code 43146, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43146 is 6.6% 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 Orient, 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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