43157 ZIP Code — Thurston, OH

Fairfield County, Ohio

ZIP code 43157 is located in Thurston, Ohio, within Fairfield County. It covers approximately 0.40 square miles and serves a population of 508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43157

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 $146,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $53,750. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43157 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

508

population

0.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43157 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43157

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43157. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thurston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	508
Population density	1,270 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	0.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8437
Longitude	-82.5479
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	56.1%	35.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	27.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

508

Population

1,270

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$20,009

Per capita income

$146,100

Median home value

$971

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	138	27.2%
18 and over	370	72.8%
65 and over	89	17.5%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Two or more races 7.9%

Group	Count	%
White	468	92.1%
Two or more races	40	7.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	35.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	27.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 20.7%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 36.4%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	20.7%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	36.4%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	2.7%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,100
Median rent / month	$971
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	27.3%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	33.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	15.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	86.4%
Electricity	13.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	33	17.9%
Male householder, no spouse	24	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	26	14.1%
Households with children under 18	60	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	38.0%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	18.1%
Married	58.8%	52.0%
Separated	3.8%	8.2%
Widowed	0.9%	13.5%
Divorced	7.6%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 30.1%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.4%
Kindergarten	3	3.6%
Elementary school	60	71.4%
High school	15	17.9%
College / grad school	4	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.0%

Construction 19.7%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Retail trade 10.6%

Professional & management 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	30.3%
Sales & office	8.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	31.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	21.2%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	58.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	447	88.0%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	508	100.0%
Born in same state	508	100.0%
Born in different state	420	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	83	16.3%
Italian	72	14.2%
Arab	70	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	3.5%
Irish	8	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43157

What city is ZIP code 43157 in?

ZIP code 43157 is primarily assigned to Thurston, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43157 in?

ZIP code 43157 falls within Fairfield County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43157 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 43157 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43157?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43157?

The median home value in ZIP code 43157 is $146,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 43157?

ZIP code 43157 has an estimated population of 508 residents, with a density of 1,283 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43157 in?

ZIP code 43157 observes the EST timezone.