PlainZIP

Pickerington, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43147

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

38,440
509/sq mi
$126,534
Median income
$348,300
Median home value
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pickerington pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
509
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43147 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43147 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pickerington, Fairfield County, Ohio, with 38,440 residents across 75.5 square miles, a density of 509 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43147 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,534 (73% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $49,354. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $348,300 (77% above the state average) with median rent at $1,634 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fairfield County, letting you compare 43147 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 43147

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pickerington, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43147.

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 43147, Pickerington, 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

38,440

Population

75.5

Area (sq mi)

509

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43147?

37.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 66.0%
African American 20.9%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
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?

$126,534

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$49,354

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43147 ranks nationally

Pickerington, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,534 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,474

Total Housing Units

15,741

Occupied Units

733

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$348,300

Median Home Value

+77% vs state

$1,634

Median Rent

1996

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)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43147 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 150
2021 +13.8% 170
2022 +18.3% 201
2023 +6.2% 214
2024 +5.7% 226

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 758 business establishments in ZIP 43147, employing approximately 8,148 people with a combined annual payroll of $310,120,000.

758

Businesses

8,148

Employees

$310.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 117 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 94 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 11.7%
Retail trade 69 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 68 9.0%
Construction 64 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 8.2%
Finance and insurance 47 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 28 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 2.6%
Wholesale trade 16 2.1%
Educational services 12 1.6%
Information 11 1.4%
Manufacturing 8 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 43147 vs 43068 →

ZIP 43147 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 43147 ranks #3 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 43147 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 43147 ranks the highest of 9 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
43068 Reynoldsburg, OH 51,836 4.6 mi
43109 Brice, OH 118 5.0 mi
43110 Canal Winchester, OH 33,847 5.9 mi
43112 Carroll, OH 4,617 7.4 mi
43232 Columbus, OH 42,201 7.0 mi
43105 Baltimore, OH 8,147 7.1 mi
43062 Pataskala, OH 27,644 8.1 mi
43136 Lithopolis, OH 460 7.7 mi
43004 Blacklick, OH 22,727 8.6 mi
43227 Columbus, OH 21,340 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

43130 standard
Lancaster, OH
Pop: 59,570
43105 standard
Baltimore, OH
Pop: 8,147
43112 standard
Carroll, OH
Pop: 4,617
43102 standard
Amanda, OH
Pop: 4,512
43046 standard
Millersport, OH
Pop: 3,396
43107 standard
Bremen, OH
Pop: 3,153

Related Areas

Fairfield County Pickerington, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43147 in? ▼
ZIP code 43147 (Pickerington) is located in Fairfield County, Ohio. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43147? ▼
ZIP code 43147 in Pickerington, OH has a population of 38,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43147? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43147 is $126,534, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43147? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43147 is $348,300, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43147? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43147 is White at 66.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43147? ▼
ZIP code 43147 has 758 business establishments employing approximately 8,148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43147? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43147 are: Health care and social assistance (117), Accommodation and food services (94), Professional, scientific, and technical services (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43147? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43147 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 43147? ▼
In ZIP code 43147, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% 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 43147? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43147 is 26.5 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 43147? ▼
In ZIP code 43147, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43147? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43147 is 4.5% 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.