43162 ZIP Code — West Jefferson, OH

Madison County, Ohio

ZIP code 43162 is located in West Jefferson, Ohio, within Madison County. It covers approximately 47.00 square miles and serves a population of 6,837 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614/740.

About ZIP code 43162

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,480. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43162 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,837

population

47.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43162 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43162

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43162. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Jefferson	Acceptable
West Jefferson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43119 Galloway (5.4 mi) 43140 London (5.8 mi) 43026 Hilliard (9 mi) 43228 Columbus (9.1 mi) 43123 Grove City (10.9 mi) 43064 Plain City (11.6 mi) 43204 Columbus (11.8 mi) 43221 Columbus (13.2 mi) 43029 Irwin (13.6 mi) 43223 Columbus (13.8 mi) 43016 Dublin (13.9 mi) 43212 Columbus (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,837
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	47.00 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.9440
Longitude	-83.3053
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	614/740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.3%	30.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	34.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	27.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	6.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,837

Population

145

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$72,480

Median household income

$34,561

Per capita income

$176,400

Median home value

$888

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

2,292

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

140

Under 5

155

141

5–9

156

169

10–14

186

198

15–19

218

244

20–24

269

444

25–34

488

214

35–44

235

487

45–54

536

298

55–59

327

242

60–64

267

444

65–74

488

155

75–84

171

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,184	17.3%
18 and over	5,653	82.7%
65 and over	1,423	20.8%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,529	94.7%
Two or more races	281	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	56	0.8%
Black or African American	13	0.2%
Asian	7	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.3%	30.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	34.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	27.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	6.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$72,480

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 27.4%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,400
Median rent / month	$888
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	20.2%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	54.8%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.5%
Electricity	21.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,479	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	178	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	435	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	573	21.5%
Households with children under 18	683	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	920	34.5%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	28.7%
Married	54.9%	47.1%
Separated	0.8%	1.5%
Widowed	2.3%	10.3%
Divorced	16.2%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	3.4%
Kindergarten	82	6.7%
Elementary school	440	36.1%
High school	432	35.4%
College / grad school	225	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Retail trade 14.1%

Construction 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Public administration 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	411	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,542	95.7%
Spanish	114	1.7%
Other Indo-European	8	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	106	1.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,729	98.4%
Born in same state	6,679	97.7%
Born in different state	5,632	82.4%
Foreign born	50	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	108	1.6%
Not a US citizen	12	11.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,100	16.1%
Italian	1,074	15.7%
Arab	1,063	15.5%
English	144	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	0.6%
German	19	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.2%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	94.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43162

What city is ZIP code 43162 in?

ZIP code 43162 is primarily assigned to West Jefferson, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43162 in?

ZIP code 43162 falls within Madison County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43162 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 43162 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43162 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 43162 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43162?

The median home value in ZIP code 43162 is $176,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 43162?

ZIP code 43162 has an estimated population of 6,837 residents, with a density of 145 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43162 in?

ZIP code 43162 observes the EST timezone.