PlainZIP

Somerset, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43783

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

4,704
30/sq mi
$67,016
Median income
$248,100
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Somerset pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43783 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43783 covers 156.3 square miles in Somerset, Perry County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,704 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43783 reports a modest median household income of $67,016 (8% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,257. Local economic indicators show a 13.1% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $248,100 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 43783 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Perry 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 43783

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerset, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43783.

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 43783, Somerset, 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

4,704

Population

156.3

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43783?

35.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
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 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$67,016

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$30,257

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

35.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43783 ranks nationally

Somerset, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,016 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,895

Total Housing Units

1,688

Occupied Units

207

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$248,100

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1979

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

+21.9%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43783 have increased 21.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 162
2021 +10.9% 180
2022 +20.4% 216
2023 +0.3% 217
2024 +21.9% 264

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 58 business establishments in ZIP 43783, employing approximately 487 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,659,000.

58

Businesses

487

Employees

$15.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 11 19.0%
Retail trade 8 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 6 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.3%
Construction 4 6.9%
Manufacturing 3 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.2%
Finance and insurance 3 5.2%

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 43783 vs 43739 →

ZIP 43783 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 43783 ranks #3 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 43783 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 43783 ranks #8 of 9 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
43739 Glenford, OH 2,025 7.2 mi
43748 Junction City, OH 2,755 7.3 mi
43150 Rushville, OH 2,482 7.0 mi
43721 Brownsville, OH 149 10.1 mi
43760 Mount Perry, OH 1,831 7.4 mi
43764 New Lexington, OH 8,566 8.1 mi
43738 Fultonham, OH 164 8.4 mi
43076 Thornville, OH 9,051 8.8 mi
43740 Gratiot, OH 256 10.9 mi
43107 Bremen, OH 3,153 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

43076 standard
Thornville, OH
Pop: 9,051
43764 standard
New Lexington, OH
Pop: 8,566
43731 standard
Crooksville, OH
Pop: 5,461
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 Somerset, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43783 in? ▼
ZIP code 43783 (Somerset) 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 43783? ▼
ZIP code 43783 in Somerset, OH has a population of 4,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43783? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43783 is $67,016, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43783? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43783 is $248,100, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43783? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43783 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43783? ▼
ZIP code 43783 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43783? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43783 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Retail trade (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43783? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43783 increased by 21.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 43783? ▼
In ZIP code 43783, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 43783? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43783 is 35.7 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 43783? ▼
In ZIP code 43783, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43783? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43783 is 13.1% 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.