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 Moderate-density area
- $67,016
- Median income Near-median income area
- $248,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Somerset pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43783 (Somerset, OH) rose +21.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.8 in 2023 to 264.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,257. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $248,100 (26% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $833.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Perry County, so 43783 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 43783
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerset, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43783.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43783?
35.8
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
0.2%
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?
$67,016
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$30,257
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43783 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Somerset, 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)
$67,016 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
1,895housing units
1,895
Total Housing Units
1,688
Occupied Units
207
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,100
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43076
Thornville (43076)
9,051 residents
- 43764
New Lexington (43764)
8,566 residents
- 43783
Somerset (43783)
4,704 residents
- 43107 3,153
Bremen (43107)
3,153 residents
- 43748 2,755
Junction City (43748)
2,755 residents
- 43150 2,482
Rushville (43150)
2,482 residents
- 43739 2,025
Glenford (43739)
2,025 residents
- 43760 1,831
Mount Perry (43760)
1,831 residents
- 43740 256
Gratiot (43740)
256 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43783 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43783 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43739
Glenford (43739)
$99,120 median income
- 43076
Thornville (43076)
$91,085 median income
- 43738
Fultonham (43738)
$83,750 median income
- 43760
Mount Perry (43760)
$79,783 median income
- 43107
Bremen (43107)
$78,482 median income
- 43748
Junction City (43748)
$75,644 median income
- 43150
Rushville (43150)
$75,284 median income
- 43783
Somerset (43783)
$67,016 median income
- 43740
Gratiot (43740)
$66,806 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43783, 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 (4,704 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 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.
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