43031 ZIP Code — Johnstown, OH

Licking County, Ohio

ZIP code 43031 is located in Johnstown, Ohio, within Licking County. It covers approximately 85.04 square miles and serves a population of 14,029 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43031

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 $320,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($100,979) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43031 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,029

population

85.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Johnstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43013 Croton (5.2 mi) 43001 Alexandria (5.8 mi) 43023 Granville (8.4 mi) 43054 New Albany (9.1 mi) 43011 Centerburg (10.7 mi) 43082 Westerville (11 mi) 43062 Pataskala (11.1 mi) 43062 Pataskala (11.1 mi) 43021 Galena (11.7 mi) 43074 Sunbury (12.3 mi) 43004 Blacklick (12.5 mi) 43081 Westerville (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,029
Population density	165 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	85.04 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	40.1617
Longitude	-82.6659
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	22.6%	37.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	36.1%	23.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	7.9%	6.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

14,029

Population

165

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$100,979

Median household income

$49,475

Per capita income

$320,800

Median home value

$1,021

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

4,367

Housing units

39.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

394

Under 5

384

450

5–9

439

466

10–14

455

468

15–19

458

353

20–24

344

752

25–34

734

1,104

35–44

1,079

731

45–54

713

568

55–59

555

692

60–64

676

719

65–74

703

298

75–84

292

102

85+

100

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,345	23.8%
18 and over	10,684	76.2%
65 and over	2,214	15.8%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,254	92%
Two or more races	487	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	378	2.6%
Other race	236	1.6%
Asian	33	0.2%
Black or African American	19	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.6%	37.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	36.1%	23.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	7.9%	6.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k+ 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	17.6%
$200k+	12.4%
Median income	$100,979

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 41.6%

$500k–$1M 13.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$320,800
Median rent / month	$1,021
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.7%
Electricity	20.0%
Propane / LP gas	18.0%
Fuel oil	5.4%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,557	67.2%
Cohabiting couple	246	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	546	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	944	17.8%
Households with children under 18	1,771	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,514	28.6%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	19.8%
Married	64.8%	64.5%
Separated	0.4%	0.7%
Widowed	3.2%	5.3%
Divorced	8.7%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 28.5%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	39.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	382	11.3%
Kindergarten	212	6.3%
Elementary school	1,437	42.5%
High school	890	26.3%
College / grad school	459	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 9.5%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Construction 6.9%

Public administration 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	876	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.1%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,251	94.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,952	99.5%
Born in same state	13,906	99.1%
Born in different state	11,104	79.2%
Foreign born	46	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	77	0.5%
Not a US citizen	68	88.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,229	15.9%
French	1,636	11.7%
Arab	908	6.5%
Irish	260	1.9%
English	225	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	0.2%
Polish	20	0.1%
Dutch	17	0.1%
Norwegian	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43031

What city is ZIP code 43031 in?

ZIP code 43031 is primarily assigned to Johnstown, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43031 in?

ZIP code 43031 falls within Licking County, Ohio.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43031?

The median home value in ZIP code 43031 is $320,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 43031?

ZIP code 43031 has an estimated population of 14,029 residents, with a density of 165 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43031?

The median household income in ZIP code 43031 is $100,979, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43031 in?

ZIP code 43031 observes the EST timezone.