ZIP Code 43543
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Montpelier · Williams County · Ohio
- Population
- 7,771
- Median income
- $56,236
- Median home value
- $136,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 8.5%
- Land area
- 226.6 sq mi
34/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 43543 in Montpelier, Ohio has a population of 7,771. The median household income is $56,236, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $136,700, 51% below the US average. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43543 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 226.6 square miles in Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio. The area is home to 7,771 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43543 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43543 sits at $56,236 (23% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,741. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $136,700 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $746 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43543 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williams County, so you can benchmark 43543 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 43543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43543.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43543, Montpelier, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,771
Population
226.6
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43543?
43.0
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
0.4%
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?
$56,236
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$28,741
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,526
Total Housing Units
3,218
Occupied Units
308
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,700
Median Home Value
-31% vs state
$746
Median Rent
1963
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)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43543 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 124 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 139 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 159 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 163 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 181 |
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 127 business establishments in ZIP 43543, employing approximately 3,415 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,209,000.
127
Businesses
3,415
Employees
$176.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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