43160 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43160, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43160 is a zip code in Fayette County and Ross County, Ohio, which covers Concord, Green, Jasper, Jefferson, Madison, Marion, Paint, Perry, Union, Washington Court House, and Wayne, with a total population of 21,933 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 43160 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43160.

The estimated population of people living in 43160 is 21,933, with a median age of 42.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43160 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,933
+1.88%
-1.49%
2020
21,529
 -1.25% -
2019
21,802
 -0.24% -
2018
21,854
 -1.85% -
2017
22,265
 - -

Population of 43160 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43160 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
91.1%
93.9%
 -2.98%
Black/African American
2.8%
1.9%
 +47.37%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
1.1%
 +100.00%
Asian
1%
1.1%
 -9.09%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
2%
 +35.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43160 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 43160 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43160 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43160 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 +0.48% 40.2 +3.88% 43.8 0%
2020 41.8 +0.24% 38.7 0% 43.8 +0.46%
2019 41.7 +3.22% 38.7 +0.78% 43.6 +3.07%
2018 40.4 -1.94% 38.4 -1.03% 42.3 -0.7%
2017 41.2 - 38.8 - 42.6 -

The median age of the 43160 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 43160 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 1,656 -23.28% 1,455 -28.41% 1,297 1,077
10 to 19 1,239 +29.45% 1,349 +4.53% 1,645 1,399
20 to 29 1,301 +7.56% 1,277 -3.28% 1,390 1,233
30 to 39 1,262 -19.42% 1,321 +1.21% 1,030 1,325
40 to 49 1,494 -7.54% 1,499 +4.41% 1,378 1,532
50 to 59 1,624 -3.77% 1,684 -4.08% 1,562 1,603
60 to 69 977 +8.31% 1,445 -3.67% 1,052 1,387
70+ 1,182 +18.6% 1,500 +7.85% 1,409 1,614

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43160 zip code is $49,888.00.

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 43160.

  • Under 25
    $53,625.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,708.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,535.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,615.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43160 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 43160, 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 43160 is currently $65,467.00.

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.

2.79% of households in 43160 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 43160 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.19%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.79%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43160 is $27,500.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43160 by the total population of 43160.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43160 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43160 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
    8.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.09%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43160 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43160 zip over the age of 16 is 17,567.

Of those people, a total of 56.80% 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 43160 is 53.50%.

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 43160 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,052 55.20% 12.90%
20 to 24 years 1,171 86.80% 8.70%
25 to 29 years 1,452 78.00% 9.80%
30 to 34 years 1,243 66.70% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 2,548 78.40% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 2,859 67.80% 5.30%
55 to 59 years 1,780 58.90% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 1,257 52.00% 4.30%
65 to 74 years 2,395 25.70% 2.80%
75 years and over 1,810 9.40% 5.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 43160. 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 16,301 57.20% 5.70%
Black or African American 579 70.50% 7.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 169 14.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 125 38.40% 18.80%
Two or more races 393 44.00% 4.60%
Hispanic or Latino 340 69.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,205 57.10% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43160 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 43160 is 9,394, with median earnings of $35,609.00.

Women in 43160 are earning approximately 66.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,394 $35,609.00
Male 5,115 $41,527.00
Female 4,279 $27,397.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43160 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 781 $63,125.00
Business and Financial 151 $45,139.00
Computer and Mathematical 114 $56,136.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $41,806.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 77 $127,995.00
Community and Social Service 157 $43,906.00
Legal 30 $47,917.00
Educational and Library 600 $26,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 58 $90,303.00
Healthcare Practitioners 509 $44,702.00
Healthcare Support 367 $20,712.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 97 $27,471.00
Law Enforcement 131 $75,469.00
Food Preparation and Serving 586 $15,725.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 259 $30,486.00
Personal Care and Service 215 $28,875.00
Sales 831 $23,185.00
Office and Administrative Support 959 $31,760.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $33,777.00
Construction and Extraction 279 $38,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 413 $45,568.00
Production 1,422 $35,743.00
Transportation and Material Moving 485 $62,891.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43160 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 43160.

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 583 $67,057.00 198 $51,250.00
Business and Financial 49 $58,125.00 102 $29,904.00
Computer and Mathematical 92 $52,857.00 22 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 56 $68,214.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 70 $128,177.00
Community and Social Service 43 $51,736.00 114 $27,197.00
Legal 20 $41,389.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 238 $23,158.00 362 $41,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $0.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $53,523.00 418 $44,167.00
Healthcare Support 35 $0.00 332 $20,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 59 $48,542.00 38 $0.00
Law Enforcement 131 $75,469.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 172 $16,410.00 414 $14,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 165 $22,708.00 94 $31,250.00
Personal Care and Service 68 $56,875.00 147 $20,469.00
Sales 358 $39,412.00 473 $18,422.00
Office and Administrative Support 197 $39,315.00 762 $31,020.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $33,777.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 201 $35,163.00 78 $63,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 413 $45,568.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,007 $39,450.00 415 $25,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 470 $57,500.00 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 8,956 households in 43160, with an average household size of 2.42 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 5,730 families living in the 43160 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 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 43160:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,022 641 1,067 3,226
Average Household Size 3.01 3.09 3.19 1.29
Total Families 4,022 641 1,067 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.6 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 5,730 families living in 43160, 11.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43160:

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 9,893 housing units in 43160.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,956 90.53%
Vacant 937 9.47%

31.85% of the total 9,893 housing units in 43160 are rental units. This is approximately 3,151 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,533 are occupied by the owner - or 55.93% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43160 is $722.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43160 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
    272
  • Less than $500
    406
  • $500 to $999
    2,360
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    337
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    48
  • $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 43160 is $122,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43160 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    445
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,376
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,545
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,058
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    701
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    283
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    60
  • $1,000,000 or more
    65

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43160. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43160 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,222
  • 1940 to 1949
    495
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,339
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,117
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,568
  • 1980 to 1989
    759
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,193
  • 2000 to 2009
    885
  • 2010 to 2013
    315
  • 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 43160 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    719
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,175
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,998
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,064

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43160 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43160 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43160.

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
    578
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,801
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,740
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    943
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    550
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    289
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    498
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    320
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    633
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    709
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    812
  • 90 or more minutes
    143

Summary

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