West Lafayette, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43845
Coshocton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,711
- 63/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,177
- Median income Below-median income area
- $133,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Lafayette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 63
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43845 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 43845 (West Lafayette, OH) rose +24.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.2 in 2023 to 229.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43845 covers 75.4 square miles in West Lafayette, Coshocton County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,711 residents on file, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43845 reports a modest median household income of $54,177 (26% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,261. The poverty rate is 24.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $133,700 (32% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $695; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Coshocton County, so 43845 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 43845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Lafayette, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43845.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
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 43845, West Lafayette, 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
4,711
Population
75.4
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43845?
42.1
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
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?
$54,177
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$28,261
Per Capita Income
24.6%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43845 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
West Lafayette, 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)
$54,177 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
2,142housing units
2,142
Total Housing Units
1,983
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,700
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$695
Median Rent
1972
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
+24.4%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43845 have increased 24.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 145 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 159 |
| 2022 | +27.9% | 203 |
| 2023 | -9.3% | 184 |
| 2024 | +24.4% | 229 |
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 61 business establishments in ZIP 43845, employing approximately 580 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,923,000.
61
Businesses
580
Employees
$19.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.9% |
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 43845 vs 43836 →
ZIP 43845 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43832
Newcomerstown (43832)
7,479 residents
- 43845
West Lafayette (43845)
4,711 residents
- 43824
Fresno (43824)
3,787 residents
- 43836 128
Plainfield (43836)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43845 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43845 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43832
Newcomerstown (43832)
$58,333 median income
- 43824
Fresno (43824)
$54,757 median income
- 43845
West Lafayette (43845)
$54,177 median income
- 43836
Plainfield (43836)
$51,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43845 ranks #3 of 4 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 43845, 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 (4,711 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 43845 in?
ZIP code 43845 (West Lafayette) is located in Coshocton County, Ohio. Coshocton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coshocton-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43845?
ZIP code 43845 in West Lafayette, OH has a population of 4,711 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43845?
The median household income in ZIP 43845 is $54,177, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43845?
The median home value in ZIP 43845 is $133,700, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43845 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43845?
ZIP code 43845 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43845?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43845 are: Health care and social assistance (12), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43845?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43845 increased by 24.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 43845?
In ZIP code 43845, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 43845?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43845 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43845?
In ZIP code 43845, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43845 is 24.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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