43844 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43844, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43844 is a zip code in Coshocton County, Ohio, which covers Bedford, Bethlehem, Clark, Jefferson, Monroe, Newcastle, Perry, Pike, Tiverton, and Washington, with a total population of 4,324 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 43844 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43844.

The estimated population of people living in 43844 is 4,324, with a median age of 41.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43844 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,324
+1.62%
+21.80%
2020
4,255
+20.64%
-
2019
3,527
+0.23%
-
2018
3,519
 -0.87% -
2017
3,550
 - -

Population of 43844 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43844 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
95.7%
96.7%
 -1.03%
Black/African American
0.1%
1.7%
 -94.12%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%
Asian
2.5%
0.3%
 +733.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
1%
 -40.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43844 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 43844 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43844 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43844 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.5 -1.19% 41.1 -2.14% 42 0%
2020 42 -7.49% 42 -1.41% 42 -16%
2019 45.4 +2.71% 42.6 +2.16% 50 +3.31%
2018 44.2 +0.68% 41.7 +0.72% 48.4 -1.63%
2017 43.9 - 41.4 - 49.2 -

The median age of the 43844 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 43844 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 9 201 +51.19% 209 +83.48% 318 371
10 to 19 250 +11.66% 144 1.5% 274 142
20 to 29 217 -13.37% 193 +64.25% 186 310
30 to 39 231 +33.27% 154 -12.7% 314 132
40 to 49 217 +60.98% 175 +38.66% 344 241
50 to 59 305 -10.81% 318 +9.17% 271 337
60 to 69 229 +45.35% 224 +48.15% 341 345
70+ 177 +27.86% 306 -53.57% 229 169

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43844 zip code is $51,335.00.

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 43844.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,023.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,756.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,167.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43844 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 43844, 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 43844 is currently $67,064.00.

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.

2.72% of households in 43844 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 43844 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.68%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43844 is $24,249.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43844 by the total population of 43844.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43844 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43844 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
    11.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43844 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43844 zip over the age of 16 is 3,420.

Of those people, a total of 58.20% 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 43844 is 56.40%.

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 43844 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 201 43.30% 9.20%
20 to 24 years 195 88.20% 15.10%
25 to 29 years 301 76.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 231 98.70% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 522 61.50% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 625 80.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 261 52.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 315 43.50% 8.00%
65 to 74 years 572 23.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 197 18.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 43844. 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 3,321 58.90% 2.50%
Black or African American 4 25.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 49 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 25 68.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 21 71.40% 73.30%
Hispanic or Latino 16 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,314 58.80% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43844 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 43844 is 1,929, with median earnings of $28,494.00.

Women in 43844 are earning approximately 72.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,929 $28,494.00
Male 1,119 $35,964.00
Female 810 $25,980.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43844 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 119 $21,250.00
Business and Financial 48 $23,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 104 $26,512.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 123 $50,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 152 $38,750.00
Healthcare Support 33 $17,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 118 $7,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 85 $31,442.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $22,500.00
Sales 189 $26,327.00
Office and Administrative Support 203 $26,847.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $36,818.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 106 $61,071.00
Production 145 $43,229.00
Transportation and Material Moving 16 $75,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43844 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 43844.

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 63 $14,561.00 56 $25,667.00
Business and Financial 38 $12,065.00 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 94 $26,366.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 112 $50,446.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 65 $4,962.00 87 $39,063.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 33 $17,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $2,499.00 79 $8,059.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $31,442.00 26 $33,750.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $37,500.00 4 $21,250.00
Sales 122 $27,038.00 67 $20,329.00
Office and Administrative Support 40 $53,462.00 163 $26,165.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $36,818.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 106 $61,071.00 0 $0.00
Production 120 $54,167.00 25 $20,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 16 $75,500.00 0 $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 1,652 households in 43844, with an average household size of 2.6 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 1,217 families living in the 43844 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 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 43844:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,081 75 61 435
Average Household Size 3.09 3.01 2.49 1.31
Total Families 1,081 75 61 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.52 2.46 0

Poverty

Of the 1,217 families living in 43844, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43844:

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 1,908 housing units in 43844.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,652 86.58%
Vacant 256 13.42%

9.17% of the total 1,908 housing units in 43844 are rental units. This is approximately 175 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,462 are occupied by the owner - or 76.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43844 is $809.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43844 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
    15
  • Less than $500
    26
  • $500 to $999
    102
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    47
  • $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 43844 is $119,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43844 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    197
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    396
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    308
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    222
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    220
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    94
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    25
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43844. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43844 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    426
  • 1940 to 1949
    101
  • 1950 to 1959
    104
  • 1960 to 1969
    157
  • 1970 to 1979
    284
  • 1980 to 1989
    221
  • 1990 to 1999
    224
  • 2000 to 2009
    291
  • 2010 to 2013
    100
  • 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 43844 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    13
  • 1 vehicle available
    281
  • 2 vehicles available
    713
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    645

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43844 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43844 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43844.

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
    38
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    57
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    50
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    311
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    371
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    91
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    169
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    72
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    166
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    264
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    122
  • 90 or more minutes
    79

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 43844 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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