43044 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43044, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43044 is a zip code in Champaign County, Clark County, and Madison County, Ohio, which covers Goshen, Union, Pleasant, Monroe, Pike, and Somerford, with a total population of 5,087 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 43044 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43044.

The estimated population of people living in 43044 is 5,087, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43044 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,087
+2.89%
+1.56%
2020
4,944
+0.28%
-
2019
4,930
+1.32%
-
2018
4,866
 -2.85% -
2017
5,009
 - -

Population of 43044 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43044 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
95.8%
92%
 +4.13%
Black/African American
0.9%
1.9%
 -52.63%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Asian
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
5.5%
 -58.18%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43044 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 43044 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43044 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43044 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 -3.39% 38.9 +1.04% 46.1 -1.91%
2020 44.2 +0.68% 38.5 -6.1% 47 -1.26%
2019 43.9 +1.62% 41 +0.49% 47.6 +3.48%
2018 43.2 -2.48% 40.8 +0.74% 46 -0.22%
2017 44.3 - 40.5 - 46.1 -

The median age of the 43044 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 43044 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 9 242 -8.03% 277 -19.44% 215 226
10 to 19 389 -17.52% 265 -1.82% 323 254
20 to 29 333 +51% 166 +53.23% 512 260
30 to 39 328 -13.81% 269 +40.92% 274 388
40 to 49 288 -18.6% 363 -1.92% 230 336
50 to 59 361 +36.85% 449 +10.7% 513 494
60 to 69 296 -20.86% 252 -0.73% 237 244
70+ 362 -16.56% 369 -25.5% 302 279

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43044 zip code is $64,542.00.

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 43044.

  • Under 25
    $54,688.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,159.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,021.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,534.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43044 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 43044, 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 43044 is currently $78,458.00.

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.

2.90% of households in 43044 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 43044 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.76%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43044 is $30,189.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43044 by the total population of 43044.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43044 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43044 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
    3.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.71%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    71.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43044 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43044 zip over the age of 16 is 4,301.

Of those people, a total of 61.90% 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 43044 is 59.60%.

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 43044 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 232 63.80% 14.90%
20 to 24 years 346 77.70% 18.20%
25 to 29 years 426 58.20% 5.20%
30 to 34 years 269 89.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 567 86.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 979 80.30% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 420 69.30% 1.70%
60 to 64 years 317 39.40% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 372 17.70% 1.50%
75 years and over 373 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 43044. 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 4,150 62.30% 3.70%
Black or African American 46 23.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 11 45.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 8 25.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 77 76.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 9 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,141 62.40% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43044 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 43044 is 2,565, with median earnings of $37,196.00.

Women in 43044 are earning approximately 66.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,565 $37,196.00
Male 1,342 $46,856.00
Female 1,223 $30,932.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43044 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 234 $62,292.00
Business and Financial 101 $36,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $100,170.00
Architecture and Engineering 87 $100,801.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $43,438.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 102 $28,929.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $80,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 115 $58,542.00
Healthcare Support 104 $11,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $65,417.00
Law Enforcement 44 $58,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 84 $21,196.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $8,696.00
Personal Care and Service 139 $10,580.00
Sales 114 $27,870.00
Office and Administrative Support 306 $32,543.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $23,333.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $50,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 164 $45,000.00
Production 357 $45,809.00
Transportation and Material Moving 71 $56,359.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43044 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 43044.

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 121 $78,321.00 113 $61,224.00
Business and Financial 13 $34,531.00 88 $36,929.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $100,170.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 87 $100,801.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 13 $43,438.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 2 $0.00 100 $28,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 112 $58,472.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 97 $11,493.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $66,131.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 44 $58,000.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $25,268.00 35 $6,979.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 70 $9,643.00 24 $4,808.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 127 $10,045.00
Sales 18 $87,750.00 96 $27,593.00
Office and Administrative Support 78 $34,375.00 228 $32,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $23,333.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $50,833.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 161 $45,125.00 3 $0.00
Production 259 $45,893.00 98 $45,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 63 $56,793.00 8 $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 1,967 households in 43044, with an average household size of 2.5 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 1,421 families living in the 43044 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 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 43044:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,169 94 158 546
Average Household Size 3.02 3.32 2.57 1.24
Total Families 1,169 94 158 0
Average Household Size 2.97 3.11 2.46 0

Poverty

Of the 1,421 families living in 43044, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43044:

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 2,104 housing units in 43044.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,967 93.49%
Vacant 137 6.51%

22.01% of the total 2,104 housing units in 43044 are rental units. This is approximately 463 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,439 are occupied by the owner - or 68.39% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43044 is $812.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43044 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
    65
  • Less than $500
    76
  • $500 to $999
    273
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    114
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 43044 is $158,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43044 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    63
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    249
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    352
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    245
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    382
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    98
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    50
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43044. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43044 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    604
  • 1940 to 1949
    71
  • 1950 to 1959
    125
  • 1960 to 1969
    207
  • 1970 to 1979
    332
  • 1980 to 1989
    141
  • 1990 to 1999
    254
  • 2000 to 2009
    267
  • 2010 to 2013
    59
  • 2014 or later
    44

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 43044 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    119
  • 1 vehicle available
    333
  • 2 vehicles available
    784
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    731

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43044 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43044 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43044.

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
    97
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    190
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    143
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    302
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    298
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    332
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    269
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    136
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    118
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    259
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    61
  • 90 or more minutes
    55

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 43044 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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