43342 ZIP Code — Prospect, OH

Marion County, Ohio

ZIP code 43342 is located in Prospect, Ohio, within Marion County. It covers approximately 42.70 square miles and serves a population of 3,699 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43342

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 $169,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,300) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43342 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,699

population

42.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prospect	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43066 Radnor (5.9 mi) 43356 Waldo (7.5 mi) 43302 Marion (7.5 mi) 43344 Richwood (8.2 mi) 43341 New Bloomington (10.3 mi) 43332 La Rue (11.9 mi) 43003 Ashley (12.8 mi) 43061 Ostrander (13.3 mi) 43337 Morral (14.1 mi) 43015 Delaware (14.2 mi) 43015 Delaware (14.2 mi) 43314 Caledonia (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,699
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	42.70 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	40.4784
Longitude	-83.1873
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	29.3%	50.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	32.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	14.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	9.1%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,699

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$76,300

Median household income

$41,511

Per capita income

$169,900

Median home value

$989

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,322

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

157

Under 5

134

5–9

10–14

15–19

231

20–24

198

263

25–34

226

164

35–44

140

242

45–54

208

118

55–59

102

174

60–64

149

291

65–74

250

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	671	18.1%
18 and over	3,028	81.9%
65 and over	770	20.8%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,620	97.4%
Two or more races	59	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.5%
Asian	16	0.4%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	50.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	32.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	14.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	9.1%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$76,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 33.1%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 27.1%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,900
Median rent / month	$989
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	28.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	64.9%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	48.1%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.1%
Electricity	33.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.7%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	851	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	171	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	159	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	227	16.1%
Households with children under 18	344	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	539	38.3%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	25.0%
Married	53.3%	56.6%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	14.0%
Divorced	8.8%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	12.3%
Kindergarten	19	2.8%
Elementary school	245	35.9%
High school	66	9.7%
College / grad school	269	39.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.8%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Professional & management 8.6%

Retail trade 7.7%

Construction 6.7%

Other services 5.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Information 0.3%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	46.3

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 55.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	15.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.3%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,408	92.1%
Spanish	22	0.6%
Other Indo-European	19	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,651	98.7%
Born in same state	3,617	97.8%
Born in different state	3,287	88.9%
Foreign born	34	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.3%
Not a US citizen	44	91.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	899	24.3%
Arab	420	11.4%
Italian	352	9.5%
Irish	63	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	1.2%
Polish	28	0.8%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43342

What city is ZIP code 43342 in?

ZIP code 43342 is primarily assigned to Prospect, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43342 in?

ZIP code 43342 falls within Marion County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43342 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 43342 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43342?

The median home value in ZIP code 43342 is $169,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 43342?

ZIP code 43342 has an estimated population of 3,699 residents, with a density of 87 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43342?

The median household income in ZIP code 43342 is $76,300, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43342 in?

ZIP code 43342 observes the EST timezone.