PlainZIP

Pioneer, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43554

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

2,408
27/sq mi
$52,917
Median income
$161,000
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pioneer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43554 covers 89.2 square miles in Pioneer, Williams County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,408 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43554 reports a modest median household income of $52,917 (28% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,991. Local economic indicators show a 17.7% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $161,000 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $694 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is -. To put 43554 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 43554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pioneer, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43554.

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 43554, Pioneer, 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

2,408

Population

89.2

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43554?

44.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$52,917

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$28,991

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 43554 ranks nationally

Pioneer, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,917 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

948

Total Housing Units

930

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$161,000

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$694

Median Rent

1959

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

163

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+63%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43554 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +63% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 113
2021 +10.8% 126
2022 +20.3% 151
2023 +4.9% 159
2024 +2.6% 163

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 61 business establishments in ZIP 43554, employing approximately 1,834 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,483,000.

61

Businesses

1,834

Employees

$86.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 12 19.7%
Construction 10 16.4%
Retail trade 10 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 9 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 8.2%
Wholesale trade 3 4.9%

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 43554 vs 43531 →

ZIP 43554 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 43554 ranks #4 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 43554 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 43554 ranks #6 of 7 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
43531 Kunkle, OH 216 3.7 mi
43501 Alvordton, OH 788 5.3 mi
43543 Montpelier, OH 7,771 5.4 mi
49232 Camden, MI 2,801 7.9 mi
43570 West Unity, OH 3,106 7.9 mi
49288 Waldron, MI 1,384 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Williams County

43506 standard
Bryan, OH
Pop: 14,830
43543 standard
Montpelier, OH
Pop: 7,771
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

Related Areas

Williams County Pioneer, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43554 in? ▼
ZIP code 43554 (Pioneer) 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 43554? ▼
ZIP code 43554 in Pioneer, OH has a population of 2,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43554? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43554 is $52,917, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43554? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43554 is $161,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43554? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43554 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43554? ▼
ZIP code 43554 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 1,834 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43554? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43554 are: Manufacturing (12), Construction (10), Retail trade (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43554? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43554 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 63%. 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 43554? ▼
In ZIP code 43554, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43554? ▼
In ZIP code 43554, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43554? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43554 is 17.7% 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.