PlainZIP

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
$72,311
Median income
$242,400
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,234. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $242,400 (23% above the state average), median rent at $847 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.9%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43338, plus 5 more within Morrow 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 43338

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Gilead, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43338.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43338?

46.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$72,311

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$37,234

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43338 ranks nationally

Mount Gilead, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,311 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,714

Total Housing Units

4,192

Occupied Units

522

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$242,400

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$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

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ZIP 43338 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 43338 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43338 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 43338 ranks #2 of 6 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
43317 Chesterville, OH 168 7.1 mi
43320 Edison, OH 1,588 7.5 mi
43321 Fulton, OH 267 8.0 mi
43315 Cardington, OH 7,046 8.2 mi
44904 Mansfield, OH 13,906 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morrow County

43315 standard
Cardington, OH
Pop: 7,046
43334 standard
Marengo, OH
Pop: 6,651
43320 standard
Edison, OH
Pop: 1,588
43321 standard
Fulton, OH
Pop: 267
43317 standard
Chesterville, OH
Pop: 168

Related Areas

Morrow County Mount Gilead, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.