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 High-density area
- $126,534
- Median income Above-median income area
- $348,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43147 (Pickerington, OH) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.8 in 2023 to 226.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,354. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $348,300 (77% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,634.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 43147 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 43147
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pickerington, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43147.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
117 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43147?
37.8
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
8.1%
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?
$126,534
Median Household Income
+73% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
16,474housing units
16,474
Total Housing Units
15,741
Occupied Units
733
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,300
Median Home Value
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43068
Reynoldsburg (43068)
51,836 residents
- 43232
Columbus (43232)
42,201 residents
- 43147
Pickerington (43147)
38,440 residents
- 43110
Canal Winchester (43110)
33,847 residents
- 43062
Pataskala (43062)
27,644 residents
- 43004
Blacklick (43004)
22,727 residents
- 43227
Columbus (43227)
21,340 residents
- 43105 8,147
Baltimore (43105)
8,147 residents
- 43112 4,617
Carroll (43112)
4,617 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43147 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43147 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43147
Pickerington (43147)
$126,534 median income
- 43136
Lithopolis (43136)
$114,375 median income
- 43062
Pataskala (43062)
$105,968 median income
- 43004
Blacklick (43004)
$101,175 median income
- 43105
Baltimore (43105)
$98,583 median income
- 43112
Carroll (43112)
$91,613 median income
- 43110
Canal Winchester (43110)
$77,442 median income
- 43068
Reynoldsburg (43068)
$70,477 median income
- 43109
Brice (43109)
$56,940 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43147, 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 (38,440 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 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.
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