ZIP Code 43302
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Marion · Marion County · Ohio
- Population
- 54,790
- Median income
- $55,057
- Median home value
- $154,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.9%
- Land area
- 505.4 sq mi
108/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
New York
ZIP code 43302 in Marion, Ohio has a population of 54,790. The median household income is $55,057, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $154,200, 45% below the US average. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 505.4 square miles in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. The area is home to 54,790 residents, producing a population density of 108 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 43302 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43302 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $154,200 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $865 per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 43302 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 43302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,568
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 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?
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
$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.
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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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