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 Moderate-density area
- $56,236
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43543 (Montpelier, OH) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 162.8 in 2023 to 181.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,741. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,700 (31% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $746; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williams County, so 43543 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 43543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montpelier, OH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$28,741
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43543 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Montpelier, 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)
$56,236 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,526housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 43506
Bryan (43506)
14,830 residents
- 43543
Montpelier (43543)
7,771 residents
- 49232 2,801
Camden (49232)
2,801 residents
- 43518 2,726
Edon (43518)
2,726 residents
- 43554 2,408
Pioneer (43554)
2,408 residents
- 43531 216
Kunkle (43531)
216 residents
- 43505 96
Blakeslee (43505)
96 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43543 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43543 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43518
Edon (43518)
$86,200 median income
- 43506
Bryan (43506)
$60,234 median income
- 49232
Camden (49232)
$56,324 median income
- 43543
Montpelier (43543)
$56,236 median income
- 43554
Pioneer (43554)
$52,917 median income
- 43531
Kunkle (43531)
$36,200 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43543, 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 (7,771 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 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.
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