43315 ZIP Code — Cardington, OH

Morrow County, Ohio

ZIP code 43315 is located in Cardington, Ohio, within Morrow County. It covers approximately 84.03 square miles and serves a population of 7,013 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 43315

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,625. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43315 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,013

population

84.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43315 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43315

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43315. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cardington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43321 Fulton (2.8 mi) 43334 Marengo (7.1 mi) 43338 Mount Gilead (7.3 mi) 43003 Ashley (7.3 mi) 43320 Edison (7.6 mi) 43356 Waldo (10.3 mi) 43314 Caledonia (11.2 mi) 43011 Centerburg (15.3 mi) 43074 Sunbury (15.3 mi) 43019 Fredericktown (15.9 mi) 43015 Delaware (16.8 mi) 43015 Delaware (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,013
Population density	83 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	84.03 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.4890
Longitude	-82.8591
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	35.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	40.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	20.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,013

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$66,625

Median household income

$34,117

Per capita income

$156,000

Median home value

$911

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

2,305

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

179

190

5–9

178

151

10–14

140

214

15–19

199

185

20–24

172

458

25–34

427

376

35–44

350

674

45–54

629

324

55–59

302

270

60–64

252

365

65–74

341

222

75–84

206

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,321	18.8%
18 and over	5,692	81.2%
65 and over	1,151	16.4%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	6,658	93.7%
Two or more races	218	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	89	1.3%
Other race	74	1%
Black or African American	63	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	35.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	40.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	20.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$66,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,000
Median rent / month	$911
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	49.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Electricity	18.7%
Propane / LP gas	36.4%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	12.0%
No fuel used	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,430	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	139	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	618	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	481	18.0%
Households with children under 18	817	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	864	32.4%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	16.3%
Married	51.8%	54.1%
Separated	2.8%	0.5%
Widowed	6.6%	11.8%
Divorced	12.1%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 52.1%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	4.3%
Kindergarten	65	5.5%
Elementary school	458	38.7%
High school	410	34.7%
College / grad school	199	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Construction 14.0%

Retail trade 8.4%

Professional & management 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.5%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	330	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,642	94.7%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,969	99.4%
Born in same state	6,957	99.2%
Born in different state	5,910	84.3%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	44	0.6%
Not a US citizen	44	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,205	17.2%
Arab	945	13.5%
French	543	7.7%
English	127	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	73	1%
Dutch	58	0.8%
Irish	33	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43315

What city is ZIP code 43315 in?

ZIP code 43315 is primarily assigned to Cardington, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43315 in?

ZIP code 43315 falls within Morrow County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43315?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 43315 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 43315 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43315?

The median home value in ZIP code 43315 is $156,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 43315?

ZIP code 43315 has an estimated population of 7,013 residents, with a density of 83 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43315 in?

ZIP code 43315 observes the EST timezone.