PlainZIP

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
$55,057
Median income
$154,200
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,568. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. Median home value sits at $154,200 (22% below the state average), median rent at $865 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43302, plus 6 more within Marion 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 43302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43302.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43302?

40.0

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

22,413

Total Housing Units

20,164

Occupied Units

2,249

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$154,200

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 43302 vs 43322 →

ZIP 43302 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 43302 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 43302 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 43302 ranks #6 of 6 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
43322 Green Camp, OH 374 6.2 mi
43342 Prospect, OH 3,228 9.0 mi
43337 Morral, OH 1,108 8.2 mi
43356 Waldo, OH 1,103 10.7 mi
43323 Harpster, OH 680 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

43342 standard
Prospect, OH
Pop: 3,228
43314 standard
Caledonia, OH
Pop: 3,173
43332 standard
La Rue, OH
Pop: 2,323
43337 standard
Morral, OH
Pop: 1,108
43356 standard
Waldo, OH
Pop: 1,103
43341 standard
New Bloomington, OH
Pop: 907

Related Areas

Marion County Marion, OH Ohio

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.

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