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 Moderate-density area
- $63,785
- Median income Near-median income area
- $153,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43326 (Kenton, OH) fell -3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.7 in 2023 to 200.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,662. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,200 (22% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $645; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardin County, so 43326 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 43326?
42.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
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?
$63,785
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$34,662
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43326 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Kenton, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,785 37th percentile higher than 37% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,680housing units
5,680
Total Housing Units
5,173
Occupied Units
507
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,200
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43326
Kenton (43326)
13,611 residents
- 45843 3,701
Forest (45843)
3,701 residents
- 43340 1,721
Mount Victory (43340)
1,721 residents
- 43345 920
Ridgeway (43345)
920 residents
- 45835 490
Dola (45835)
490 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43326 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43326 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43345
Ridgeway (43345)
$90,821 median income
- 45835
Dola (45835)
$76,042 median income
- 43340
Mount Victory (43340)
$72,446 median income
- 45843
Forest (45843)
$71,541 median income
- 43326
Kenton (43326)
$63,785 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43326, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,611 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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