PlainZIP

Kenton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43326

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

13,611
29/sq mi
$63,785
Median income
$153,200
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43326 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43326 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio, home to 13,611 residents across 477.6 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43326 reports a modest median household income of $63,785 (13% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,662. Local economic indicators show a 17.3% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $153,200 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $645 a month; 78.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43326, plus 6 more within Hardin 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 43326

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43326.

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 43326, Kenton, 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

13,611

Population

477.6

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43326?

42.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$63,785

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$34,662

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43326 ranks nationally

Kenton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,785 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,680

Total Housing Units

5,173

Occupied Units

507

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$153,200

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$645

Median Rent

1965

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

-3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43326 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 139
2021 +12.0% 155
2022 +7.5% 167
2023 +24.3% 208
2024 -3.3% 201

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 250 business establishments in ZIP 43326, employing approximately 3,376 people with a combined annual payroll of $187,120,000.

250

Businesses

3,376

Employees

$187.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 43 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 39 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 31 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 24 9.6%
Construction 20 8.0%
Finance and insurance 18 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 6.0%
Manufacturing 14 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.0%
Wholesale trade 6 2.4%
Information 6 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.0%

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 43326 vs 43345 →

ZIP 43326 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 43326 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 43326 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 43326 ranks #5 of 5 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
43345 Ridgeway, OH 920 9.0 mi
45835 Dola, OH 490 9.4 mi
45843 Forest, OH 3,701 10.7 mi
43340 Mount Victory, OH 1,721 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hardin County

45810 standard
Ada, OH
Pop: 8,460
45843 standard
Forest, OH
Pop: 3,701
45812 standard
Alger, OH
Pop: 1,943
43340 standard
Mount Victory, OH
Pop: 1,721
45836 standard
Dunkirk, OH
Pop: 1,479
43345 standard
Ridgeway, OH
Pop: 920

Related Areas

Hardin County Kenton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43326 in? ▼
ZIP code 43326 (Kenton) is located in Hardin County, Ohio. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43326? ▼
ZIP code 43326 in Kenton, OH has a population of 13,611 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43326? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43326 is $63,785, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43326? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43326 is $153,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43326? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43326 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43326? ▼
ZIP code 43326 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 3,376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43326? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43326 are: Retail trade (43), Other services (except public administration) (39), Health care and social assistance (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43326? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43326 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 43326? ▼
In ZIP code 43326, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 43326? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43326 is 22.6 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 43326? ▼
In ZIP code 43326, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43326? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43326 is 17.3% 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.