43022 ZIP Code — Gambier, OH

Knox County, Ohio

ZIP code 43022 is located in Gambier, Ohio, within Knox County. It covers approximately 42.08 square miles and serves a population of 3,630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43022

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $272,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $93,292. 41% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

3,630

population

42.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gambier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43037 Martinsburg (4.3 mi) 43028 Howard (6.3 mi) 43080 Utica (7.4 mi) 43080 Utica (7.4 mi) 43050 Mount Vernon (8.6 mi) 43843 Walhonding (9.8 mi) 43014 Danville (10 mi) 43071 Saint Louisville (10.4 mi) 44822 Butler (12.4 mi) 43006 Brinkhaven (14.3 mi) 43055 Newark (14.9 mi) 43019 Fredericktown (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,630
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	42.08 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	40.3360
Longitude	-82.3495
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.7%	38.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	38.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	19.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,630

Population

People per sq mi

21.8

Median age

$93,292

Median household income

$28,344

Per capita income

$272,100

Median home value

$1,060

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

651

Housing units

46.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

129

5–9

10–14

403

15–19

458

406

20–24

460

184

25–34

209

35–44

45–54

55–59

134

60–64

152

65–74

100

75–84

114

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	463	12.8%
18 and over	3,167	87.2%
65 and over	398	11.0%
Median age	21.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Two or more races 3.1%

Black or African American 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,341	90.3%
Two or more races	115	3.1%
Black or African American	80	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	69	1.9%
Asian	55	1.5%
Other race	39	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.7%	38.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	38.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	19.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	14.4%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$93,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 39.1%

$300k–$500k 22.1%

$500k–$1M 17.6%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,100
Median rent / month	$1,060
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.4%
Electricity	14.8%
Propane / LP gas	33.5%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	528	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	25	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	100	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	171	20.8%
Households with children under 18	221	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	289	35.1%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.5%	63.8%
Married	38.3%	31.1%
Separated	0.6%	0.3%
Widowed	1.0%	1.8%
Divorced	2.6%	3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 28.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	46.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	0.9%
Kindergarten	35	1.9%
Elementary school	114	6.1%
High school	21	1.1%
College / grad school	1,683	90.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.3%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 6.8%

Retail trade 6.3%

Public administration 5.7%

Information 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Professional & management 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.1%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	20.3%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 36.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	21.0%
High cholesterol	21.3%
Diabetes	6.1%
Heart disease	4.1%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	16.9%
Kidney disease	1.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	78.2%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	17.5%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	24.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,388	93.3%
Spanish	43	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,502	96.5%
Born in same state	3,461	95.3%
Born in different state	1,982	54.6%
Foreign born	41	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	128	3.5%
Not a US citizen	15	11.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	469	12.9%
Italian	327	9%
Arab	176	4.8%
Polish	49	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	21	0.6%
English	21	0.6%
German	18	0.5%
Dutch	15	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.7%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43022

What city is ZIP code 43022 in?

ZIP code 43022 is primarily assigned to Gambier, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43022 in?

ZIP code 43022 falls within Knox County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43022 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 43022 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43022?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 43022?

ZIP code 43022 has an estimated population of 3,630 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43022?

The median household income in ZIP code 43022 is $93,292, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43022 in?

ZIP code 43022 observes the EST timezone.