Prospect, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43342
Marion County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,228
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,803
- Median income Above-median income area
- $176,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Prospect pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43342 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 43342 (Prospect, OH) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.4 in 2023 to 218.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43342 covers 110.5 square miles in Prospect, Marion County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,228 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43342 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,803 (16% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,577. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $176,100 (11% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $950; 88.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 45 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 43342 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 43342
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prospect, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43342.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 43342, Prospect, 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
3,228
Population
110.5
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43342?
39.2
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
1.1%
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?
$84,803
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$45,577
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
45.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43342 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Prospect, 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)
$84,803 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
1,569housing units
1,569
Total Housing Units
1,496
Occupied Units
73
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,100
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
1971
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43342 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.6% | 138 |
| 2021 | +18.3% | 163 |
| 2022 | +21.1% | 197 |
| 2023 | -0.3% | 196 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 219 |
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 41 business establishments in ZIP 43342, employing approximately 238 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,979,000.
41
Businesses
238
Employees
$9.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 19.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.3% |
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 43342 vs 43322 →
ZIP 43342 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43302
Marion (43302)
54,790 residents
- 43342 3,228
Prospect (43342)
3,228 residents
- 43066 1,328
Radnor (43066)
1,328 residents
- 43356 1,103
Waldo (43356)
1,103 residents
- 43341 907
New Bloomington (43341)
907 residents
- 43322 374
Green Camp (43322)
374 residents
- 43036 258
Magnetic Springs (43036)
258 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43342 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43066
Radnor (43066)
$129,012 median income
- 43356
Waldo (43356)
$92,870 median income
- 43342
Prospect (43342)
$84,803 median income
- 43036
Magnetic Springs (43036)
$77,813 median income
- 43322
Green Camp (43322)
$56,250 median income
- 43302
Marion (43302)
$55,057 median income
- 43341
New Bloomington (43341)
$54,836 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43342 ranks #3 of 7 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 43342, 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 (3,228 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 43342 in?
ZIP code 43342 (Prospect) is located in Marion County, Ohio. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43342?
ZIP code 43342 in Prospect, OH has a population of 3,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43342?
The median household income in ZIP 43342 is $84,803, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43342?
The median home value in ZIP 43342 is $176,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43342?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43342 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43342?
ZIP code 43342 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43342?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43342 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43342?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43342 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 43342?
In ZIP code 43342, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 43342?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43342 is 45.2 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 43342?
In ZIP code 43342, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43342?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43342 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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