West Unity, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43570
Williams County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,106
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $129,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Unity pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43570 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 43570 (West Unity, OH) rose +18.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.5 in 2023 to 183.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43570 covers 120.9 square miles in West Unity, Williams County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,106 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43570 reports a modest median household income of $68,500 (6% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,076. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,600 (34% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $891; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williams County, so 43570 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 43570
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Unity, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43570.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 43570, West Unity, 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
3,106
Population
120.9
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43570?
39.5
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$68,500
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$28,076
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43570 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
West Unity, 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)
$68,500 45th percentile higher than 45% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,201housing units
1,201
Total Housing Units
1,050
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,600
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$891
Median Rent
1965
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
+18.9%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43570 have increased 18.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 121 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 137 |
| 2022 | +5.5% | 144 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 155 |
| 2024 | +18.9% | 184 |
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 60 business establishments in ZIP 43570, employing approximately 1,072 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,237,000.
60
Businesses
1,072
Employees
$47.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.0% |
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 43570 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
- 43502
Archbold (43502)
6,933 residents
- 43557 3,393
Stryker (43557)
3,393 residents
- 43570 3,106
West Unity (43570)
3,106 residents
- 43521 2,811
Fayette (43521)
2,811 residents
- 43554 2,408
Pioneer (43554)
2,408 residents
- 49288 1,384
Waldron (49288)
1,384 residents
- 43501 788
Alvordton (43501)
788 residents
- 43531 216
Kunkle (43531)
216 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43570 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43570 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43557
Stryker (43557)
$84,950 median income
- 43502
Archbold (43502)
$74,925 median income
- 43570
West Unity (43570)
$68,500 median income
- 43501
Alvordton (43501)
$68,203 median income
- 49288
Waldron (49288)
$66,833 median income
- 43521
Fayette (43521)
$60,550 median income
- 43506
Bryan (43506)
$60,234 median income
- 43554
Pioneer (43554)
$52,917 median income
- 43531
Kunkle (43531)
$36,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43570 ranks #3 of 9 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 43570, 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 (3,106 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 43570 in?
ZIP code 43570 (West Unity) 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 43570?
ZIP code 43570 in West Unity, OH has a population of 3,106 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43570?
The median household income in ZIP 43570 is $68,500, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43570?
The median home value in ZIP 43570 is $129,600, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43570?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43570 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43570?
ZIP code 43570 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 1,072 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43570?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43570 are: Retail trade (12), Construction (9), Manufacturing (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43570?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43570 increased by 18.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 43570?
In ZIP code 43570, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 43570?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43570 is 19.9 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 43570?
In ZIP code 43570, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43570?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43570 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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