PlainZIP

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
$55,581
Median income
$113,000
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

22th 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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,651. Poverty here runs at 19.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $113,000 (43% below the state average); renters pay a median of $839 monthly, and 69.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Perry County, letting you compare 43731 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43731?

35.6

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$55,581

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$26,651

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43731 ranks nationally

Crooksville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,581 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,191

Total Housing Units

1,993

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$113,000

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43731 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 43731 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 43731 ranks #4 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
43777 Roseville, OH 4,714 6.4 mi
43730 Corning, OH 2,503 7.3 mi
43761 Moxahala, OH 111 6.0 mi
43764 New Lexington, OH 8,566 6.8 mi
43735 East Fultonham, OH 499 9.8 mi
43738 Fultonham, OH 164 9.7 mi
43758 Malta, OH 3,315 9.6 mi
43771 Philo, OH 2,007 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

43076 standard
Thornville, OH
Pop: 9,051
43764 standard
New Lexington, OH
Pop: 8,566
43783 standard
Somerset, OH
Pop: 4,704
43748 standard
Junction City, OH
Pop: 2,755
43730 standard
Corning, OH
Pop: 2,503
43739 standard
Glenford, OH
Pop: 2,025

Related Areas

Perry County Crooksville, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.