PlainZIP

Orient, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43146

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

12,369
60/sq mi
$81,191
Median income
$322,200
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43146 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orient, Pickaway County, Ohio, home to 12,369 residents across 206.8 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43146 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,191 (11% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,335. Local economic indicators show a 6.6% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $322,200 (63% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,178 monthly, and 89.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 43146 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pickaway County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 43146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orient, OH

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,369

Population

206.8

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 43146 ranks nationally

Orient, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,191 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 43146 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 43146 ranks #2 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 43146 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 43146 ranks #3 of 4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Pickaway County

43113 standard
Circleville, OH
Pop: 23,717
43103 standard
Ashville, OH
Pop: 10,697
43137 standard
Lockbourne, OH
Pop: 2,388
43164 standard
Williamsport, OH
Pop: 2,203
43145 standard
New Holland, OH
Pop: 1,918
43116 standard
Commercial Point, OH
Pop: 1,448

Related Areas

Pickaway County Orient, OH Ohio

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.

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