43543 ZIP Code — Montpelier, OH

Williams County, Ohio

ZIP code 43543 is located in Montpelier, Ohio, within Williams County. It covers approximately 84.75 square miles and serves a population of 7,579 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 43543

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 $122,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,782. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,579

population

84.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montpelier	Acceptable
Montpelier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43554 Pioneer (4.2 mi) 43518 Edon (5.5 mi) 43570 West Unity (9.5 mi) 43570 West Unity (9.5 mi) 49232 Camden (9.7 mi) 43501 Alvordton (9.9 mi) 43506 Bryan (10.3 mi) 43517 Edgerton (11.8 mi) 49288 Waldron (13.1 mi) 46742 Hamilton (13.8 mi) 43557 Stryker (14.4 mi) 49266 Osseo (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,579
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	84.75 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	41.6067
Longitude	-84.6322
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	46.3%	45.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	38.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	14.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,579

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$58,782

Median household income

$29,229

Per capita income

$122,000

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,927

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

223

Under 5

243

270

5–9

293

136

10–14

148

261

15–19

283

249

20–24

271

376

25–34

409

433

35–44

471

463

45–54

502

296

55–59

322

251

60–64

272

355

65–74

386

235

75–84

255

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,642	21.7%
18 and over	5,937	78.3%
65 and over	1,407	18.6%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Two or more races 3.5%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,121	90.4%
Hispanic or Latino	294	3.7%
Two or more races	278	3.5%
Other race	117	1.5%
Black or African American	27	0.3%
Asian	25	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	45.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	38.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	14.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 25.5%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	25.5%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$58,782

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,000
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	31.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.9%
Electricity	22.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,458	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	333	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	670	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	790	24.3%
Households with children under 18	846	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,032	31.7%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	22.5%
Married	47.5%	47.9%
Separated	0.2%	5.2%
Widowed	4.6%	13.5%
Divorced	12.8%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	177	11.6%
Kindergarten	139	9.1%
Elementary school	559	36.6%
High school	348	22.8%
College / grad school	305	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.3%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Retail trade 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Professional & management 6.1%

Construction 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	488	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,113	93.9%
Spanish	100	1.4%
Other Indo-European	57	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.2%
Other languages	19	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,470	98.6%
Born in same state	7,397	97.6%
Born in different state	5,091	67.2%
Foreign born	73	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	109	1.4%
Not a US citizen	19	17.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	773	10.2%
French	572	7.5%
Arab	379	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	98	1.3%
Irish	28	0.4%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43543

What city is ZIP code 43543 in?

ZIP code 43543 is primarily assigned to Montpelier, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43543 in?

ZIP code 43543 falls within Williams County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43543?

11% 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 43543 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 43543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43543?

The median home value in ZIP code 43543 is $122,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 43543?

ZIP code 43543 has an estimated population of 7,579 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43543 in?

ZIP code 43543 observes the EST timezone.