PlainZIP

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
$61,740
Median income
$170,200
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington Court House pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,563. Poverty here runs at 14.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $170,200 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $804 monthly, and 62.6% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43160, plus 3 more within Fayette County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 43160

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington Court House, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43160.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43160?

40.5

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$33,563

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43160 ranks nationally

Washington Court House, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,740 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,099

Total Housing Units

9,111

Occupied Units

988

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$170,200

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43160 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43160 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 43160 ranks #2 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
43106 Bloomingburg, OH 1,685 8.1 mi
43142 Milledgeville, OH 111 9.0 mi
43128 Jeffersonville, OH 2,309 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

43128 standard
Jeffersonville, OH
Pop: 2,309
43106 standard
Bloomingburg, OH
Pop: 1,685
43142 standard
Milledgeville, OH
Pop: 111

Related Areas

Fayette County Washington Court House, OH Ohio

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.

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