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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
$54,177
Median income
$133,700
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,261. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. The typical home here is valued at $133,700 (32% below the state average); renters pay a median of $695 monthly, and 79.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Coshocton County, so you can benchmark 43845 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 43845

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Lafayette, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43845.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43845?

42.1

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$28,261

Per Capita Income

24.6%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43845 ranks nationally

West Lafayette, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,177 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,142

Total Housing Units

1,983

Occupied Units

159

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$133,700

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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

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ZIP 43845 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 43845 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 43845 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 43845 ranks #3 of 4 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
43836 Plainfield, OH 128 3.4 mi
43824 Fresno, OH 3,787 7.5 mi
43832 Newcomerstown, OH 7,479 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Coshocton County

43812 standard
Coshocton, OH
Pop: 19,061
43844 standard
Warsaw, OH
Pop: 3,869
43824 standard
Fresno, OH
Pop: 3,787
43843 standard
Walhonding, OH
Pop: 1,123
43811 standard
Conesville, OH
Pop: 829
43836 standard
Plainfield, OH
Pop: 128

Related Areas

Coshocton County West Lafayette, OH Ohio

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.

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