43074 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43074, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43074 is a zip code in Delaware County and Licking County, Ohio, which covers Berkshire, Berlin, Brown, Harlem, Kingston, Porter, Sunbury, Trenton, and Hartford, with a total population of 15,057 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 43074 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43074.

The estimated population of people living in 43074 is 15,057, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43074 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,057
+5.31%
+17.75%
2020
14,298
+2.27%
-
2019
13,980
+5.68%
-
2018
13,229
+3.46%
-
2017
12,787
 - -

Population of 43074 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43074 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
89.5%
93.6%
 -4.38%
Black/African American
1.7%
1.9%
 -10.53%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.5%
1.5%
 +133.33%
Asian
2.3%
1.5%
 +53.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
1.3%
 +123.08%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43074 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 43074 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43074 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43074 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 -1.48% 39.9 +0.5% 39.8 -4.33%
2020 40.5 -0.25% 39.7 -0.5% 41.6 0%
2019 40.6 +0.25% 39.9 +0.76% 41.6 -0.72%
2018 40.5 -1.46% 39.6 +0.25% 41.9 -1.41%
2017 41.1 - 39.5 - 42.5 -

The median age of the 43074 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 43074 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 1,079 -18.29% 786 +30.6% 889 1,044
10 to 19 897 -4.7% 756 +49.04% 837 1,191
20 to 29 602 +42.15% 647 -9.71% 841 577
30 to 39 631 +53.87% 816 +37.29% 1,025 1,154
40 to 49 1,032 -28.12% 959 -3.83% 759 901
50 to 59 844 +34.83% 880 +31.74% 1,165 1,181
60 to 69 734 +39.95% 809 +36.39% 1,056 1,143
70+ 547 +9.09% 768 -6.6% 584 710

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43074 zip code is $98,071.00.

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 43074.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $104,356.00
  • 45 to 64
    $115,699.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,752.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43074 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 43074, 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 43074 is currently $113,491.00.

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.

9.39% of households in 43074 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 43074 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43074 is $42,185.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43074 by the total population of 43074.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43074 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43074 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
    12.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43074 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43074 zip over the age of 16 is 11,824.

Of those people, a total of 68.80% 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 43074 is 67.00%.

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 43074 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 728 37.40% 7.70%
20 to 24 years 846 74.30% 7.00%
25 to 29 years 572 88.60% 5.70%
30 to 34 years 1,108 87.30% 3.20%
35 to 44 years 1,916 93.40% 1.10%
45 to 54 years 1,855 86.60% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 1,306 86.30% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 1,232 52.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,525 33.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 736 9.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 43074. 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 10,910 68.50% 2.70%
Black or African American 238 73.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 255 67.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 100.00% 0.00%
Other 136 80.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 272 71.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 152 82.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,910 68.50% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43074 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 43074 is 7,927, with median earnings of $52,414.00.

Women in 43074 are earning approximately 71.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,927 $52,414.00
Male 4,203 $62,576.00
Female 3,724 $44,792.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43074 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 1,172 $83,472.00
Business and Financial 657 $58,995.00
Computer and Mathematical 252 $98,700.00
Architecture and Engineering 132 $83,676.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 97 $42,269.00
Community and Social Service 171 $36,484.00
Legal 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 451 $64,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $85,357.00
Healthcare Practitioners 717 $62,545.00
Healthcare Support 167 $39,013.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 54 $6,818.00
Law Enforcement 51 $93,036.00
Food Preparation and Serving 269 $50,115.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 142 $44,306.00
Personal Care and Service 156 $28,265.00
Sales 1,103 $54,453.00
Office and Administrative Support 911 $41,341.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 213 $39,292.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 189 $44,732.00
Production 217 $46,384.00
Transportation and Material Moving 318 $44,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43074 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 43074.

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 849 $99,750.00 323 $65,060.00
Business and Financial 326 $54,462.00 331 $69,926.00
Computer and Mathematical 158 $116,786.00 94 $77,857.00
Architecture and Engineering 115 $83,603.00 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 83 $41,620.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $0.00 128 $37,240.00
Legal 7 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 93 $110,096.00 358 $58,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $100,179.00 30 $58,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 248 $64,464.00 469 $57,411.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 167 $39,013.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 47 $6,420.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $93,036.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $15,040.00 208 $50,656.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 124 $45,588.00 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 63 $0.00 93 $27,883.00
Sales 528 $100,806.00 575 $37,868.00
Office and Administrative Support 354 $41,037.00 557 $41,491.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 213 $39,292.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 189 $44,732.00 0 $0.00
Production 120 $57,500.00 97 $21,637.00
Transportation and Material Moving 265 $47,832.00 53 $9,427.00

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 5,485 households in 43074, with an average household size of 2.74 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 4,261 families living in the 43074 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 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 43074:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,487 210 564 1,224
Average Household Size 3.25 2.56 3.18 1.12
Total Families 3,487 210 564 0
Average Household Size 3.22 2.45 2.68 0

Poverty

Of the 4,261 families living in 43074, 3.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43074:

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 5,787 housing units in 43074.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,485 94.78%
Vacant 302 5.22%

15.43% of the total 5,787 housing units in 43074 are rental units. This is approximately 893 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,500 are occupied by the owner - or 77.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43074 is $1,334.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43074 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
    92
  • Less than $500
    45
  • $500 to $999
    213
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    334
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    273
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    28
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 43074 is $303,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43074 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    99
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    55
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    246
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    416
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,394
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,605
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    638
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43074. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43074 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    636
  • 1940 to 1949
    88
  • 1950 to 1959
    86
  • 1960 to 1969
    532
  • 1970 to 1979
    806
  • 1980 to 1989
    372
  • 1990 to 1999
    973
  • 2000 to 2009
    952
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,295
  • 2014 or later
    47

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 43074 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    143
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,122
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,231
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,989

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43074 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43074 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43074.

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
    254
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    550
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    367
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    756
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    872
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    603
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,319
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    421
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    460
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    374
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    172
  • 90 or more minutes
    21

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 43074 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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