PlainZIP

Richwood, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43344

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

5,677
23/sq mi
$80,909
Median income
$237,900
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richwood pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43344 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richwood, Union County, Ohio, home to 5,677 residents across 250.1 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43344 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,909 (11% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,060. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $237,900 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $830 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 43344 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 43344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richwood, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43344.

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 43344, Richwood, 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

5,677

Population

250.1

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43344?

38.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$80,909

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$36,060

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43344 ranks nationally

Richwood, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,909 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,610

Total Housing Units

2,338

Occupied Units

272

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$237,900

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$830

Median Rent

1968

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43344 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 152
2021 +17.5% 179
2022 +9.3% 195
2023 +4.2% 204
2024 +7.5% 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 59 business establishments in ZIP 43344, employing approximately 371 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,592,000.

59

Businesses

371

Employees

$18.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 11 18.6%
Retail trade 10 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 8 13.6%
Construction 7 11.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 10.2%
Wholesale trade 5 8.5%
Manufacturing 3 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.1%

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 43344 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 43344 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 43344 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 43344 ranks #3 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
43036 Magnetic Springs, OH 258 6.9 mi
43067 Raymond, OH 1,591 9.2 mi
43322 Green Camp, OH 374 9.7 mi
43340 Mount Victory, OH 1,721 10.4 mi
43061 Ostrander, OH 3,967 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

43040 standard
Marysville, OH
Pop: 31,790
43045 standard
Milford Center, OH
Pop: 1,953
43067 standard
Raymond, OH
Pop: 1,591
43036 standard
Magnetic Springs, OH
Pop: 258
43077 standard
Unionville Center, OH
Pop: 258

Related Areas

Union County Richwood, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43344 in? ▼
ZIP code 43344 (Richwood) is located in Union County, Ohio. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43344? ▼
ZIP code 43344 in Richwood, OH has a population of 5,677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43344? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43344 is $80,909, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43344? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43344 is $237,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43344? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43344 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43344? ▼
ZIP code 43344 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43344? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43344 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43344? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43344 increased by 7.5% 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 43344? ▼
In ZIP code 43344, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 43344? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43344 is 28.0 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 43344? ▼
In ZIP code 43344, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43344? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43344 is 6.1% 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.