Washington Court House, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43160
Fayette County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,305
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,740
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington Court House pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43160 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 43160 (Washington Court House, OH) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.2 in 2023 to 218.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43160 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, with 22,305 residents across 557.6 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43160 reports a modest median household income of $61,740 (15% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,563. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,200 (14% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $804; 62.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Fayette County, so 43160 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 43160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington Court House, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43160.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 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 43160, Washington Court House, 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
22,305
Population
557.6
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43160?
40.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.5%
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?
$61,740
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$33,563
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43160 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Washington Court House, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,740 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 1,127 Ohio 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
10,099housing units
10,099
Total Housing Units
9,111
Occupied Units
988
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,200
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$804
Median Rent
1970
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
+11.7%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43160 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 140 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 158 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 182 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 195 |
| 2024 | +11.7% | 218 |
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 441 business establishments in ZIP 43160, employing approximately 8,106 people with a combined annual payroll of $390,614,000.
441
Businesses
8,106
Employees
$390.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 74 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 32 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.0% |
| Information | 11 | 2.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
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 43160 vs 43106 →
ZIP 43160 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43160
Washington Court House (43160)
22,305 residents
- 43128 2,309
Jeffersonville (43128)
2,309 residents
- 43106 1,685
Bloomingburg (43106)
1,685 residents
- 43142 111
Milledgeville (43142)
111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43160 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43160 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43106
Bloomingburg (43106)
$82,813 median income
- 43160
Washington Court House (43160)
$61,740 median income
- 43142
Milledgeville (43142)
$55,833 median income
- 43128
Jeffersonville (43128)
$50,915 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43160 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43160, 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 (22,305 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 43160 in?
ZIP code 43160 (Washington Court House) is located in Fayette County, Ohio. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43160?
ZIP code 43160 in Washington Court House, OH has a population of 22,305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43160?
The median household income in ZIP 43160 is $61,740, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43160?
The median home value in ZIP 43160 is $170,200, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43160 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43160?
ZIP code 43160 has 441 business establishments employing approximately 8,106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43160?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43160 are: Retail trade (74), Other services (except public administration) (56), Accommodation and food services (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43160?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43160 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 43160?
In ZIP code 43160, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 43160?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43160 is 25.1 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 43160?
In ZIP code 43160, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43160 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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