43044 ZIP Code — Mechanicsburg, OH

Champaign County, Ohio

ZIP code 43044 is located in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 79.48 square miles and serves a population of 5,254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 937.

About ZIP code 43044

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 $196,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,686. 34% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,254

population

79.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mechanicsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43029 Irwin (5.8 mi) 43084 Woodstock (6.6 mi) 45369 South Vienna (8.2 mi) 43045 Milford Center (8.7 mi) 43009 Cable (8.8 mi) 43060 North Lewisburg (10.5 mi) 43078 Urbana (13.1 mi) 45503 Springfield (13.9 mi) 43064 Plain City (14.1 mi) 43140 London (14.6 mi) 43162 West Jefferson (14.9 mi) 45505 Springfield (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,254
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	79.48 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.0613
Longitude	-83.5425
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	40.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	37.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,254

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$75,686

Median household income

$31,764

Per capita income

$196,200

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,688

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

156

Under 5

153

5–9

140

10–14

136

154

15–19

150

186

20–24

182

368

25–34

359

298

35–44

290

433

45–54

422

255

55–59

249

206

60–64

201

182

65–74

177

127

75–84

124

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	931	17.7%
18 and over	4,323	82.3%
65 and over	730	13.9%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,057	94.8%
Two or more races	98	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	78	1.5%
Other race	40	0.8%
Black or African American	36	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%
Asian	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	40.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	37.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$75,686

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 31.1%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,200
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	29.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.4%
Electricity	32.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%
Fuel oil	4.5%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,226	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	107	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	243	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	449	22.2%
Households with children under 18	622	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	523	25.8%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	19.8%
Married	53.6%	55.4%
Separated	0.7%	2.6%
Widowed	2.3%	10.9%
Divorced	11.9%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 50.8%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	4.2%
Kindergarten	34	3.8%
Elementary school	359	39.6%
High school	299	33.0%
College / grad school	176	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Retail trade 10.2%

Other services 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 7.4%

Public administration 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Construction 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Information 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 46.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	270	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,945	94.1%
Spanish	30	0.6%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,179	98.6%
Born in same state	5,133	97.7%
Born in different state	4,374	83.3%
Foreign born	46	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	75	1.4%
Not a US citizen	60	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	990	18.8%
French	706	13.4%
Arab	552	10.5%
English	70	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	30	0.6%
German	27	0.5%
Dutch	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43044

What city is ZIP code 43044 in?

ZIP code 43044 is primarily assigned to Mechanicsburg, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43044 in?

ZIP code 43044 falls within Champaign County, Ohio.

What is the population of ZIP code 43044?

ZIP code 43044 has an estimated population of 5,254 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43044?

The median home value in ZIP code 43044 is $196,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43044?

The median household income in ZIP code 43044 is $75,686, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43044 in?

ZIP code 43044 observes the EST timezone.