Mount Gilead, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43338
Morrow County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,489
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,311
- Median income Near-median income area
- $242,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Gilead pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43338 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 43338 (Mount Gilead, OH) fell -1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.3 in 2023 to 206.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43338 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio, home to 10,489 residents across 249.1 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43338 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,311 (1% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,234. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $242,400 (23% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 75.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $847.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Morrow County, so 43338 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 43338
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Gilead, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43338.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 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 43338, Mount Gilead, 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
10,489
Population
249.1
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43338?
46.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.9%
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?
$72,311
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$37,234
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43338 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Mount Gilead, 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)
$72,311 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
4,714housing units
4,714
Total Housing Units
4,192
Occupied Units
522
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,400
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$847
Median Rent
1980
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
-1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43338 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 151 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 170 |
| 2022 | +6.6% | 181 |
| 2023 | +15.8% | 209 |
| 2024 | -1.1% | 207 |
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 181 business establishments in ZIP 43338, employing approximately 1,886 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,258,000.
181
Businesses
1,886
Employees
$69.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Information | 4 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.7% |
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 43338 vs 43317 →
ZIP 43338 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44904
Mansfield (44904)
13,906 residents
- 43338
Mount Gilead (43338)
10,489 residents
- 43315
Cardington (43315)
7,046 residents
- 43320 1,588
Edison (43320)
1,588 residents
- 43321 267
Fulton (43321)
267 residents
- 43317 168
Chesterville (43317)
168 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43338 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43338 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43315
Cardington (43315)
$73,770 median income
- 43338
Mount Gilead (43338)
$72,311 median income
- 44904
Mansfield (44904)
$62,364 median income
- 43317
Chesterville (43317)
$56,875 median income
- 43320
Edison (43320)
$51,603 median income
- 43321
Fulton (43321)
$48,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43338 ranks #2 of 6 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 43338, 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 (10,489 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 43338 in?
ZIP code 43338 (Mount Gilead) is located in Morrow County, Ohio. Morrow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morrow-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43338?
ZIP code 43338 in Mount Gilead, OH has a population of 10,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43338?
The median household income in ZIP 43338 is $72,311, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43338?
The median home value in ZIP 43338 is $242,400, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43338?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43338 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43338?
ZIP code 43338 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 1,886 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43338?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43338 are: Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43338?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43338 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 43338?
In ZIP code 43338, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 43338?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43338 is 32.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43338?
In ZIP code 43338, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43338?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43338 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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