Marion, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43302
Marion County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 54,790
- 108/sq mi High-density area
- $55,057
- Median income Below-median income area
- $154,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marion pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 108
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43302 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 43302 (Marion, OH) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.3 in 2023 to 190.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43302 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, with 54,790 residents across 505.4 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43302 reports a modest median household income of $55,057 (25% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,568. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,200 (22% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $865; owner occupancy is 63.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 43302 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 43302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43302.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
147 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
93 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
60 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 43302, Marion, 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
54,790
Population
505.4
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43302?
40.0
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
1.7%
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?
$55,057
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$28,568
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43302 ranks nationally
Marion, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$55,057 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
22,413housing units
22,413
Total Housing Units
20,164
Occupied Units
2,249
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,200
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$865
Median Rent
1963
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43302 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 124 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 141 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 162 |
| 2023 | +12.8% | 182 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 190 |
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 911 business establishments in ZIP 43302, employing approximately 19,507 people with a combined annual payroll of $949,346,000.
911
Businesses
19,507
Employees
$949.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 147 | 16.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 133 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 118 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 56 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 3.1% |
| Information | 20 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 43302 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43302
Marion (43302)
54,790 residents
- 43342 3,228
Prospect (43342)
3,228 residents
- 43337 1,108
Morral (43337)
1,108 residents
- 43356 1,103
Waldo (43356)
1,103 residents
- 43323 680
Harpster (43323)
680 residents
- 43322 374
Green Camp (43322)
374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43302 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43356
Waldo (43356)
$92,870 median income
- 43342
Prospect (43342)
$84,803 median income
- 43337
Morral (43337)
$70,833 median income
- 43323
Harpster (43323)
$56,667 median income
- 43322
Green Camp (43322)
$56,250 median income
- 43302
Marion (43302)
$55,057 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43302 ranks #6 of 6 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 43302, 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 (54,790 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 43302 in?
ZIP code 43302 (Marion) is located in Marion County, Ohio. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43302?
ZIP code 43302 in Marion, OH has a population of 54,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43302?
The median household income in ZIP 43302 is $55,057, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43302?
The median home value in ZIP 43302 is $154,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43302?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43302 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43302?
ZIP code 43302 has 911 business establishments employing approximately 19,507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43302?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43302 are: Retail trade (147), Health care and social assistance (133), Other services (except public administration) (118). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43302?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43302 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 43302?
In ZIP code 43302, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 43302?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43302 is 22.1 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 43302?
In ZIP code 43302, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43302?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43302 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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