43028 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43028, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43028 is a zip code in Knox County, Ohio, which covers Brown, Butler, Harrison, Howard, Jackson, Monroe, Pike, and Union, with a total population of 7,828 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 43028 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43028.

The estimated population of people living in 43028 is 7,828, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43028 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,828
 -2.65% -2.84%
2020
8,041
 -1.99% -
2019
8,204
 -1.57% -
2018
8,335
+3.45%
-
2017
8,057
 - -

Population of 43028 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43028 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.2%
95.9%
 +0.31%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.8%
 -50.00%
Native
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.9%
1.3%
 -30.77%
Asian
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.9%
 +177.78%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43028 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 43028 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43028 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43028 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 -5.11% 44 -5.38% 41.4 -5.69%
2020 45 +1.12% 46.5 +3.33% 43.9 +0.23%
2019 44.5 -1.55% 45 -1.32% 43.8 -2.45%
2018 45.2 +0.44% 45.6 +3.87% 44.9 -1.97%
2017 45 - 43.9 - 45.8 -

The median age of the 43028 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 43028 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 450 -34.54% 486 2.79% 294 482
10 to 19 491 +37.17% 574 +7.46% 683 614
20 to 29 463 2.16% 355 -33.98% 437 234
30 to 39 346 -14.19% 394 +22.38% 298 489
40 to 49 530 -20.74% 479 +17.01% 423 551
50 to 59 622 +3.68% 550 -22.28% 627 422
60 to 69 444 +55.08% 588 +13.64% 741 669
70+ 566 -31.84% 719 -40.77% 406 458

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43028 zip code is $70,198.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 43028.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,819.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,090.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43028 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 43028, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 43028 is currently $89,611.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.14% of households in 43028 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 43028 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43028 is $32,897.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43028 by the total population of 43028.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43028 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43028 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.61%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.34%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43028 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43028 zip over the age of 16 is 5,992.

Of those people, a total of 60.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 43028 is 56.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 43028 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 237 43.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 279 95.30% 17.30%
25 to 29 years 392 88.30% 21.10%
30 to 34 years 334 79.30% 10.20%
35 to 44 years 1,064 91.60% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 885 87.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 527 51.00% 7.40%
60 to 64 years 931 43.70% 0.50%
65 to 74 years 828 20.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 515 4.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 43028. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,779 59.00% 5.40%
Black or African American 29 93.10% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 184 84.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 55 70.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,741 59.00% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43028 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 43028 is 3,383, with median earnings of $40,578.00.

Women in 43028 are earning approximately 59.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,383 $40,578.00
Male 1,917 $47,027.00
Female 1,466 $28,068.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43028 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 267 $111,984.00
Business and Financial 138 $65,192.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $140,370.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $21,250.00
Legal 39 $0.00
Educational and Library 169 $43,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 426 $55,606.00
Healthcare Support 59 $29,896.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $47,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 72 $7,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 144 $24,565.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $14,020.00
Sales 232 $61,154.00
Office and Administrative Support 444 $23,654.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $45,253.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $31,843.00
Production 498 $34,028.00
Transportation and Material Moving 56 $24,048.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43028 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 43028.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 212 $115,417.00 55 $43,875.00
Business and Financial 61 $44,811.00 77 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $140,370.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 31 $0.00
Legal 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $58,333.00 115 $42,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 147 $55,265.00 279 $57,725.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 59 $29,896.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $47,500.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $0.00 45 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $46,679.00 77 $16,696.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 104 $14,020.00
Sales 139 $73,173.00 93 $23,304.00
Office and Administrative Support 144 $63,750.00 300 $16,106.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $45,253.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $31,843.00 0 $0.00
Production 296 $42,905.00 202 $33,611.00
Transportation and Material Moving 41 $0.00 15 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,802 households in 43028, with an average household size of 2.79 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,184 families living in the 43028 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 43028:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,921 26 237 618
Average Household Size 3.23 3.88 3.04 1.29
Total Families 1,921 26 237 0
Average Household Size 3.21 1.81 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 2,184 families living in 43028, 4.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43028:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,543 housing units in 43028.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,802 79.09%
Vacant 741 20.91%

9.12% of the total 3,543 housing units in 43028 are rental units. This is approximately 323 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,405 are occupied by the owner - or 67.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43028 is $1,125.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43028 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    74
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    52
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    213
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    50
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 43028 is $173,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43028 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    134
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    186
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    496
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    503
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    622
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    248
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    204
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43028. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43028 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    181
  • 1940 to 1949
    70
  • 1950 to 1959
    44
  • 1960 to 1969
    26
  • 1970 to 1979
    318
  • 1980 to 1989
    591
  • 1990 to 1999
    962
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,024
  • 2010 to 2013
    327
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 43028 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    168
  • 1 vehicle available
    406
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,404
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    824

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43028 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43028 that commute to work in a particular way.

30 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43028.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    45
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    235
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    256
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    543
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    511
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    201
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    170
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    90
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    129
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    200
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    353
  • 90 or more minutes
    96

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 43028 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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