ZIP Code 43845
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West Lafayette · Coshocton County · Ohio
- Population
- 4,711
- Median income
- $54,177
- Median home value
- $133,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.1%
- Land area
- 75.4 sq mi
63/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.1
New York
ZIP code 43845 in West Lafayette, Ohio has a population of 4,711. The median household income is $54,177, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $133,700, 52% below the US average. 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.4 square miles in West Lafayette, Coshocton County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,711 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 43845 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43845 sits at $54,177 (26% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,261. The poverty rate stands at 24.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $133,700 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $695 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 43845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,261
Per Capita Income
24.6%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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