43031 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43031, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43031 is a zip code in Delaware County and Licking County, Ohio, which covers Harlem, Bennington, Burlington, Hartford, Jersey, Liberty, McKean, Monroe, and St. Albans, with a total population of 13,549 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 43031 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43031.

The estimated population of people living in 43031 is 13,549, with a median age of 40.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43031 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,549
 -0.76% +5.73%
2020
13,653
 -0.61% -
2019
13,737
+2.45%
-
2018
13,408
+4.63%
-
2017
12,815
 - -

Population of 43031 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43031 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
95.4%
95.9%
 -0.52%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
2.5%
 -36.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
0.6%
 +233.33%
Other
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43031 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 43031 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43031 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43031 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.2 0% 40.9 -0.49% 39.5 -0.5%
2020 40.2 -0.25% 41.1 +3.01% 39.7 -2.22%
2019 40.3 -1.95% 39.9 -2.68% 40.6 -2.17%
2018 41.1 -3.75% 41 -3.53% 41.5 -3.49%
2017 42.7 - 42.5 - 43 -

The median age of the 43031 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 43031 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 9 735 +13.12% 877 +5.44% 814 894
10 to 19 739 +17.37% 732 +10.56% 816 777
20 to 29 620 +29.87% 577 +44.29% 812 845
30 to 39 832 +3.19% 892 +2.29% 857 912
40 to 49 1,041 -17.43% 834 -6.52% 860 765
50 to 59 1,121 -25.69% 1,096 -36.46% 851 746
60 to 69 736 +46.92% 790 +41.15% 1,126 1,157
70+ 490 +34.98% 703 -3.27% 665 652

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43031 zip code is $92,488.00.

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 43031.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,885.00
  • 45 to 64
    $121,037.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,773.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43031 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 43031, 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 43031 is currently $116,579.00.

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.

9.17% of households in 43031 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 43031 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43031 is $44,742.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43031 by the total population of 43031.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43031 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43031 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
    14.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.92%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43031 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43031 zip over the age of 16 is 10,890.

Of those people, a total of 70.10% 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 43031 is 69.00%.

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 43031 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 642 42.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 723 87.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 934 82.10% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 860 92.80% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 1,855 89.00% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 1,362 90.60% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 914 82.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,435 75.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,537 25.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 628 7.50% 29.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 43031. 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 10,581 70.50% 1.30%
Black or African American 31 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 17 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 100 74.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 161 34.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 162 36.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,482 70.70% 1.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43031 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 43031 is 7,519, with median earnings of $54,447.00.

Women in 43031 are earning approximately 66.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,519 $54,447.00
Male 4,059 $63,359.00
Female 3,460 $41,970.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43031 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 758 $75,865.00
Business and Financial 559 $87,169.00
Computer and Mathematical 323 $103,355.00
Architecture and Engineering 139 $128,472.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $96,071.00
Community and Social Service 198 $60,069.00
Legal 40 $112,917.00
Educational and Library 383 $58,620.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 123 $28,825.00
Healthcare Practitioners 660 $57,845.00
Healthcare Support 252 $31,023.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 133 $50,958.00
Law Enforcement 34 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 277 $10,815.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 239 $18,516.00
Personal Care and Service 204 $25,135.00
Sales 871 $54,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 716 $33,690.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 99 $37,664.00
Construction and Extraction 243 $54,922.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 567 $55,063.00
Production 330 $56,130.00
Transportation and Material Moving 174 $77,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43031 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 43031.

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 541 $73,942.00 217 $76,306.00
Business and Financial 258 $100,208.00 301 $78,029.00
Computer and Mathematical 287 $103,426.00 36 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 139 $128,472.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 55 $80,282.00 143 $42,292.00
Legal 10 $0.00 30 $51,563.00
Educational and Library 35 $0.00 348 $58,685.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 112 $28,550.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $69,904.00 613 $54,408.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 233 $27,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 113 $51,792.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 96 $15,341.00 181 $6,042.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 203 $18,984.00 36 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $0.00 171 $22,269.00
Sales 531 $69,634.00 340 $26,447.00
Office and Administrative Support 236 $32,143.00 480 $34,191.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $22,500.00 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 243 $54,922.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 551 $56,063.00 16 $0.00
Production 251 $57,175.00 79 $43,984.00
Transportation and Material Moving 155 $70,341.00 19 $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 5,125 households in 43031, with an average household size of 2.64 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 3,895 families living in the 43031 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 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 43031:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,375 126 394 1,230
Average Household Size 3.05 2.76 3.27 1.31
Total Families 3,375 126 394 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.57 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 3,895 families living in 43031, 3.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43031:

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 5,265 housing units in 43031.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,125 97.34%
Vacant 140 2.66%

21.10% of the total 5,265 housing units in 43031 are rental units. This is approximately 1,111 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,988 are occupied by the owner - or 75.75% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43031 is $1,008.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43031 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
    26
  • Less than $500
    46
  • $500 to $999
    499
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    370
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    126
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    55
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    15
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 43031 is $271,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43031 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    143
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    150
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    426
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    522
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,014
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,491
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    242
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43031. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43031 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    525
  • 1940 to 1949
    105
  • 1950 to 1959
    463
  • 1960 to 1969
    459
  • 1970 to 1979
    720
  • 1980 to 1989
    757
  • 1990 to 1999
    852
  • 2000 to 2009
    806
  • 2010 to 2013
    578
  • 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 43031 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    138
  • 1 vehicle available
    949
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,162
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,876

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43031 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43031 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43031.

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
    164
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    354
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    599
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    427
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    829
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    832
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,382
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    411
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    587
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    864
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    128
  • 90 or more minutes
    143

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 43031 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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