ZIP Code 43316
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Carey · Wyandot County · Ohio
- Population
- 6,041
- Median income
- $78,828
- Median home value
- $167,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.9%
- Land area
- 186.5 sq mi
32/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
New York
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43316?
40.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.5%
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?
$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?
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
$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.
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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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