ZIP Code 43316

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Carey · Wyandot County · Ohio

Population
6,041

32/sq mi

Median income
$78,828

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$167,300

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.9%

Median age 40

Land area
186.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 43316 in Carey, Ohio has a population of 6,041. The median household income is $78,828, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $167,300, 40% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43316 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 186.5 square miles in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio. The area is home to 6,041 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 43316 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43316 sits at $78,828 (8% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,668. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $167,300 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43316 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyandot County, so you can benchmark 43316 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 43316

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,041

Population

186.5

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Carey, OH

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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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