ZIP Code 43748

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Junction City · Perry County · Ohio

Population
2,755

30/sq mi

Median income
$75,644

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$206,200

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.3%

Median age 35

Land area
92.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 43748 in Junction City, Ohio has a population of 2,755. The median household income is $75,644, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $206,200, 26% below the US average. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.4 square miles in Junction City, Perry County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,755 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43748 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43748 sits at $75,644 (4% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,610. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $206,200 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $747 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Perry County, so you can benchmark 43748 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 43748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43748.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43748, Junction City, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,755

Population

92.4

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43748?

35.0

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$75,644

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$34,610

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

40.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,263

Total Housing Units

1,123

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$206,200

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$747

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 43748, employing approximately 161 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,964,000.

31

Businesses

161

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 22.6%
Retail trade 7 22.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 12.9%

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 43748 vs 43107 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
43107 Bremen, OH 3,153 5.4 mi
43764 New Lexington, OH 8,566 6.3 mi
43783 Somerset, OH 4,704 7.3 mi
43766 New Straitsville, OH 1,648 7.7 mi
43150 Rushville, OH 2,482 7.3 mi
43782 Shawnee, OH 849 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43748 in?
ZIP code 43748 (Junction City) 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 43748?
ZIP code 43748 in Junction City, OH has a population of 2,755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43748?
The median household income in ZIP 43748 is $75,644, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43748?
The median home value in ZIP 43748 is $206,200, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43748 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43748?
ZIP code 43748 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43748 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43748?
In ZIP code 43748, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 43748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43748 is 40.1 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 43748?
In ZIP code 43748, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43748 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Junction City, OH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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