ZIP Code 43160
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Washington Court House · Fayette County · Ohio
- Population
- 22,305
- Median income
- $61,740
- Median home value
- $170,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.2%
- Land area
- 557.6 sq mi
40/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
New York
ZIP code 43160 in Washington Court House, Ohio has a population of 22,305. The median household income is $61,740, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $170,200, 39% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43160 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 557.6 square miles in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio. The area is home to 22,305 residents, producing a population density of 40 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43160 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43160 sits at $61,740 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,563. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $170,200 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $804 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43160 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 43160 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 43160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,563
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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