PlainZIP

Montpelier, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43543

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

7,771
34/sq mi
$56,236
Median income
$136,700
Median home value
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montpelier pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43543 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43543 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio, home to 7,771 residents across 226.6 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43543 reports a modest median household income of $56,236 (23% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,741. Local economic indicators show a 15.7% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $136,700 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $746 monthly, and 75.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 43543 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Williams County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 43543

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montpelier, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43543.

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 43543, Montpelier, 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

7,771

Population

226.6

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43543?

43.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

How ZIP 43543 ranks nationally

Montpelier, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,236 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 43543 vs 43554 →

ZIP 43543 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 43543 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 43543 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 43543 ranks #4 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
43554 Pioneer, OH 2,408 5.4 mi
43518 Edon, OH 2,726 6.3 mi
43531 Kunkle, OH 216 7.4 mi
49232 Camden, MI 2,801 9.5 mi
43505 Blakeslee, OH 96 7.6 mi
43506 Bryan, OH 14,830 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Williams County

43506 standard
Bryan, OH
Pop: 14,830
43517 standard
Edgerton, OH
Pop: 3,744
43557 standard
Stryker, OH
Pop: 3,393
43570 standard
West Unity, OH
Pop: 3,106
43518 standard
Edon, OH
Pop: 2,726
43554 standard
Pioneer, OH
Pop: 2,408

Related Areas

Williams County Montpelier, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43543 in? ▼
ZIP code 43543 (Montpelier) is located in Williams County, Ohio. Williams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williams-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43543? ▼
ZIP code 43543 in Montpelier, OH has a population of 7,771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43543? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43543 is $56,236, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43543? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43543 is $136,700, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43543? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43543 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43543? ▼
ZIP code 43543 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 3,415 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43543? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43543 are: Manufacturing (21), Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43543? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43543 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 43543? ▼
In ZIP code 43543, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 43543? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43543 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43543? ▼
In ZIP code 43543, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43543? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43543 is 15.7% 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.