Crooksville, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43731
Perry County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,461
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,581
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crooksville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43731 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43731 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crooksville, Perry County, Ohio, home to 5,461 residents across 131.9 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43731 reports a modest median household income of $55,581 (24% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,651. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,000 (43% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $839; owner occupancy is 69.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Perry County, so 43731 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 43731
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crooksville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43731.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 43731, Crooksville, 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
5,461
Population
131.9
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43731?
35.6
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$55,581
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$26,651
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43731 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Crooksville, 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)
$55,581 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
2,191housing units
2,191
Total Housing Units
1,993
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,000
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$839
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 43731, employing approximately 562 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,753,000.
49
Businesses
562
Employees
$23.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 18.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.2% |
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 43731 vs 43777 →
ZIP 43731 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43764
New Lexington (43764)
8,566 residents
- 43731
Crooksville (43731)
5,461 residents
- 43777
Roseville (43777)
4,714 residents
- 43758 3,315
Malta (43758)
3,315 residents
- 43730 2,503
Corning (43730)
2,503 residents
- 43771 2,007
Philo (43771)
2,007 residents
- 43735 499
East Fultonham (43735)
499 residents
- 43738 164
Fultonham (43738)
164 residents
- 43761 111
Moxahala (43761)
111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43731 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43731 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43738
Fultonham (43738)
$83,750 median income
- 43764
New Lexington (43764)
$62,083 median income
- 43758
Malta (43758)
$61,397 median income
- 43731
Crooksville (43731)
$55,581 median income
- 43777
Roseville (43777)
$53,906 median income
- 43771
Philo (43771)
$52,708 median income
- 43730
Corning (43730)
$45,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43731 ranks #4 of 7 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 43731, 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 (5,461 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 43731 in?
ZIP code 43731 (Crooksville) is located in Perry County, Ohio. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43731?
ZIP code 43731 in Crooksville, OH has a population of 5,461 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43731?
The median household income in ZIP 43731 is $55,581, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43731?
The median home value in ZIP 43731 is $113,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43731?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43731 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43731?
ZIP code 43731 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 562 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43731?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43731 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43731?
In ZIP code 43731, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 43731?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43731 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43731?
In ZIP code 43731, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43731?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43731 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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