PlainZIP

Carey, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43316

Wyandot County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,041
32/sq mi
$78,828
Median income
$167,300
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carey pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43316 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43316 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, home to 6,041 residents across 186.5 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43316 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,828 (8% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,668. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. Housing costs here run $167,300 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $833 a month; 70.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43316, plus 6 more within Wyandot 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 43316

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carey, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43316.

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 43316, Carey, 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

6,041

Population

186.5

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43316?

40.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$78,828

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$38,668

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43316 ranks nationally

Carey, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,828 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,751

Total Housing Units

2,492

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$167,300

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1956

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43316 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.9% 139
2021 +9.9% 153
2022 +18.6% 181
2023 +5.2% 191
2024 +7.6% 205

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 99 business establishments in ZIP 43316, employing approximately 2,595 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,430,000.

99

Businesses

2,595

Employees

$161.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 16 16.2%
Construction 15 15.2%
Retail trade 15 15.2%
Manufacturing 10 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 8 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.0%
Finance and insurance 5 5.0%
Wholesale trade 4 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.0%

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 43316 vs 44802 →

ZIP 43316 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 43316 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 43316 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 43316 ranks #5 of 8 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
44802 Alvada, OH 1,032 6.6 mi
45890 Vanlue, OH 671 5.9 mi
43359 Wharton, OH 819 6.8 mi
44844 Mc Cutchenville, OH 764 6.8 mi
44853 New Riegel, OH 1,397 8.1 mi
43330 Kirby, OH 118 9.9 mi
43351 Upper Sandusky, OH 10,436 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wyandot County

43351 standard
Upper Sandusky, OH
Pop: 10,436
44882 standard
Sycamore, OH
Pop: 2,909
44849 standard
Nevada, OH
Pop: 2,260
43359 standard
Wharton, OH
Pop: 819
44844 standard
Mc Cutchenville, OH
Pop: 764
43323 standard
Harpster, OH
Pop: 680

Related Areas

Wyandot County Carey, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43316 in? ▼
ZIP code 43316 (Carey) is located in Wyandot County, Ohio. Wyandot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wyandot-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43316? ▼
ZIP code 43316 in Carey, OH has a population of 6,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43316? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43316 is $78,828, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43316? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43316 is $167,300, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43316? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43316 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43316? ▼
ZIP code 43316 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 2,595 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43316? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43316 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (15), Retail trade (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43316? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43316 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 43316? ▼
In ZIP code 43316, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 43316? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43316 is 19.6 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 43316? ▼
In ZIP code 43316, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43316? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43316 is 5.1% 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.